Barnacle goose
Scientific name: Branta leucopsis
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose barnacle at sea!
Species information
Statistics
Length: 58-68cmWingspan: 1.3m
Weight: 1.7kg
Average lifespan: 14 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).