Taxonomy of Greater White-fronted Geese (Aves: Anatidae)
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington
By: Richard C. Banks
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Abstract
Five subspecies of the Greater White-fronted Goose, Anser albifrons (Scopoli, 1769), have been named, all on the basis of wintering birds, and up to six subspecies have been recognized. There has been confusion over the application of some names, particularly in North America, because of lack of knowledge of the breeding ranges and type localities, and incorrect taxonomic decisions. There is one clinally varying subspecies in Eurasia, one that breeds in Greenland, and three in North America, one newly named herein.
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Banks, R.C., 2011, Taxonomy of Greater White-fronted Geese (Aves: Anatidae): Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, v. 124, no. 3, p. 226-233, https://doi.org/10.2988/11-14.1.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Taxonomy of Greater White-fronted Geese (Aves: Anatidae) |
| Series title | Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington |
| DOI | 10.2988/11-14.1 |
| Volume | 124 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Biological Society of Washington |
| Publisher location | Lawrence, KS |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington |
| First page | 226 |
| Last page | 233 |