Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Habitat

High-altitude lakes

Weight

3 kg

Length

75 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

Central Asia

Status

Least Concern

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About the Bar-headed Goose

Pale grey goose with distinctive black bars on head.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Daytime

Feeding Habits

Herbivorous

Fun Facts

Migrates over Mount Everest at 29,000 feet!

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Migrates over Mount Everest at 29,000 feet!

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Migratory Birds Exhibit

Our Conservation Efforts

Wetland conservation

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Bar-headed Goose

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.