Bar-headed Goose Flock (Anser indicus) in Flight – Gujarat, India | Bird Photography

Description

Witness the spectacular movement of a flock of Bar-headed Geese (Anser indicus) in flight, photographed in Gujarat, India by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.

The Bar-headed Goose is one of the most recognizable high-altitude migratory waterfowl of Asia. Belonging to the family Anatidae, it is known for its distinctive pale head, two dark bars across the back of the head and neck, orange-yellow bill and contrasting grey body.

This photograph captures a flock of Bar-headed Geese flying together, showcasing the coordinated movement and powerful wingbeats of these remarkable migratory birds. Flock and flight photographs are particularly valuable for wildlife collections, bird identification resources, nature publications and educational material.

Bar-headed Geese migrate to the Indian subcontinent during winter. Their habitats include freshwater wetlands, lakes, rivers, marshes, grasslands and agricultural landscapes. They feed primarily on grasses and other plant material, along with grains, seeds and roots.

The species is particularly famous for its extraordinary migration across the Himalayas. Research has documented the species’ long-distance movements between Central Asian breeding areas and wintering grounds in South Asia.

According to the State of India’s Birds 2025, the Bar-headed Goose is classified as Moderate Priority in India, with a global conservation status of Least Concern and protection under Schedule II. The assessment identifies it as a winter migrant and localized summer migrant and a wetland-associated species.

Product Details

• Common Name: Bar-headed Goose
• Scientific Name: Anser indicus
• Family: Anatidae
• Bird Type: Goose / Waterfowl
• Subject: Flock in Flight
• Location: Gujarat, India
• Status: Winter Migrant
• Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, rivers, marshes, grasslands and agricultural fields
• Diet: Grasses, aquatic vegetation, grains, seeds, roots and other plant material
• Global Conservation Status: Least Concern
• India Conservation Priority: Moderate Priority
• Protection in India: Schedule II
• Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala

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