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A word anser comes from either Latin, meaning goose, and might refer to: A genus Anser of grey geese. A star Anser, or α Vulpeculae, in the constellation Vulpecula, the Red dog. A star is intended to represent a goose in the cur's mouth.

Anser is besides a title of an ancient Greek erotic poet.

True Geese of the World: The Anser Species
Information and images of the various species and morphs.

Bean Goose (Anser fabalis)
Offers facts about this bird's size and habitat. Describes its population status at the Buckenham RSPB Reserve.

Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)
Describes the behavior, nesting, and habitat of this bird.

Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)
Winter range map, photo, taxonomy chart, and identification tips.

Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus)
Photo and facts about this bird's population, breeding sites, and conservation status.

Pink-footed goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)
Physical description, breeding and wintering habitat, distribution in the UK, and list of preserves where this species can be found.