bar-headed goose for 13 December 2025

Bar-Headed Goose Latest News

In a first-of-its kind study in eastern India, a bar-headed goose fitted with a GSM-GPS transmitter has revealed its migration route and flying pattern.

About Bar-Headed Goose

• It is a migratory bird species which is known to be one of the highest-flying birds in the world. 
• It can fly at altitudes of 25,000 feet, while migrating over the Himalayas, where oxygen and temperature levels are extremely low.
• Distribution:  It is native to central Asia, where the species breeds, Bar-headed Geese, are found in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, and other nearby regions. 
  • In India, their geographical range extends from the northeast to the southern parts of the country.
• Habitat: They reside near water bodies, preferring high-altitude lakes during the breeding season and freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams in their wintering habitats. 
• Features of Bar-Headed Goose
  • This species is gray and white with two horseshoe-shaped, brownish-black bars on the back of its white head. 
  • Although male and female birds appear similar, the male bird is slightly larger than the female.
  • They usually form monogamous pairs and are seasonal breeders.
• Conservation Status: It is classified as ‘Least Concern’ under the IUCN Red List.

Source: DTE