Portal to the Lesser White-fronted Goose

Literature type: General

Journal: Alula

Volume: 5 , Pages: 18-23.

Language: English

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Full reference: Øien, I.J., Tolvanen, P., Aarvak, T. & Markkola, J. 1999. Occurrence and identification of Lesser White-fronted Goose. Alula: 5, 18-23.

Keywords: occurence, identification

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Markkola, J., Timonen, S. & Nieminen, P. 1999. The Finnish breeding and restocking project of the Lesser White-fronted Goose: results and the current situation in 1998. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 1998. WWF Finland Report 10 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF rapportserie Report No 1-1999.: pp. 47-50.

Keywords: conservation, monitoring, Fennoscandian annual, reintroduction

Literature type: Book Chpt

Language: English

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Full reference: Lorentsen, S.-H., Øien, I.J., Aarvak, T., Markkola, J., von Essen, L., Farago, S., Morozov, V., Syroechkovsky Jr., E. & Tolvanen, P. 1999. Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus. , Pp.: 144-161 in: Madsen, J., Cracknell, G. & Fox, A.D. (Eds.) Goose populations of the Western Palearctic. A review of status and distribution. Wetlands International Publ. No. 48, Wetlands International, Wageningen, The Netherlands. National Environmenta

Keywords: status, distribution, review

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Kostadinova,I., Øien, I.J. & Aarvak, T. 1999. Awareness campaign for the Lesser White-fronted Goose. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 1998. WWF Finland Report 10 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF rapportserie Report No 1-1999.: pp. 11.

Keywords: conservation, monitoring, Fennoscandian annual,

Literature type: Action Plan

Language: English

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Full reference: Kazantzidis, S. & Nazirides, T. 1999. National action plan for the lesser white-fronted goose (Anser erythropus Linnaeus, 1758). , WWF Greece Athens, Helenic Ornithological Society Athens & Society for the Protection of Prespa St Germanos (GRC). 36p.

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The Lesser White-fronted Goose nests along a narrow zone of the tundra, from Scandinavia up to the Bering Strait. The global population of the species is estimated to be around 25,000 – 30,000 individuals, while the estimated total breeding population is 2,750- 4,600 pairs. The main breeding areas are found in central and eastern Siberia, whereas there is a small population in Scandinavia (50-60 pairs). The population that breeds in Scandinavia winters in the steppes of Hungary and in natural range fields or agricultural crops in the Balkans. The populations that breed in central Siberia winter at the coasts of the Black Sea and around the Caspian, while the population that breeds in eastern Siberia winters in China. In Greece, the Lesser White-fronted Goose was recorded for the first time in 1859 in Attica. In recent years, most references come from Thrace (mainly the Evros delta but also from Ismaris) and lake Kerkini. The greatest number ever recorded in Greece was at the Evros delta in 1963 (1,630 individuals). The greatest number recorded recently (winter 1998-1999) was a total of 71 individuals at lake Kerkini, lake Ismaris and the Evros delta. The Lesser White-fronted Goose nests on the ground, in hilly or upland, mainly open areas, from the end of March to early June. It lays 4-6 eggs, which it hatches for 25-28 days. The nestlings fledge at the age of 35-40 days. The breeding success (number of nestlings per pair) varies from 1.0 to 2.6. The Lesser White-fronted Goose is a herbivorous species. It feeds in flocks together with other species of geese, mainly on herbal species in range fields near wetlands or in agricultural crops. During the 20th century and in particular after 1950, the populations of the Lesser Whitefronted Goose dropped by 90% approximately. At the breeding sites the major problems faced by the species are the degradation of their habitats and disturbance. At the wintering sites the most important problems are the transformation of marshes and natural range land into crops and illegal hunting. In Greece the main problems that the species faces are disturbance (by activities such as uncontrolled eco-tourism, etc.), the damage or degradation of its feeding sites and illegal hunting. The Lesser White-fronted Goose is a protected species in Greece and its hunting is prohibited (as is the case for all geese). It is included in the Red Data Book of the Threatened Vertebrates of Greece, where it is characterised as “Endangered”. The aim of the National Action Plan is the conservation of the species and of its habitats, so that its population remains stable. Its objective is the intervention in four major orientations NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE (Anser erythropus) 2 which refer to: a) the required policy and legislation, b) the protection of the species and its habitats, c) the monitoring and research as well as d) raising information and awareness among wetland users and the competent bodies. The actions and activities proposed for the three wintering areas of the species in Greece are related to the needs and particularities of each area and are classified under the afore mentioned orientations.

Literature type: General

Language: English

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Full reference: Anonymous 1999. Lesser White-fronted Goose. In: Biological Diversity in the Barents Region. The Barents Euro-Arctic Region. Brochure 16 pp.

Keywords: status

Literature type: General

Journal: Birding World

Volume: 12 , Pages: 242-246.

Language: English

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Full reference: Anonymous 1999. The status of Lesser White-fronted goose in Europe and beyond. The Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose Conservation project. Birding World: 12, 242-246.

Keywords: status

Literature type: Rep.article

Language: English

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Full reference: Aarvak, T., Øien, I.J., Tolvanen, P. & Markkola, J. 1999. Two pieces of the spring migration puzzle of the Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose population in place. , In: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I.J. & Ruokolainen, K. (eds.). Fennoscandian Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 1998. WWF Finland Report 10 & Norwegian Ornithological Society, NOF rapportserie Report No 1-1999.: pp. 27-30.

Keywords: conservation, monitoring, Fennoscandian annual

Literature type: Report

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Language: English

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Full reference: Tolvanen, P., Ruokolainen, K., Markkola, J. & Karvonen, R. 1998. Finnish Lesser White-fronted Goose conservation project. Annual report 1997. , WWF Finland Report No 9.

Keywords: monitoring, Fennoscandian annual report

Literature type: General

Journal: Bulletin of goose and swan study group of Eastern Europe and North Asia (Casarca)

Volume: 4 , Pages: 193-196.

Language: English (In English with Russian summary)

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Full reference: Tolvanen, P., Øien, I. J., Litvin, K., Aarvak, T. & Markkola, J. 1998. New data on migration of Lesser White-fronted Goose from Taymyr Peninsula. Bulletin of goose and swan study group of Eastern Europe and North Asia (Casarca): 4, 193-196.

Keywords: Russia