Recognizable by its contrasting black and white plumage, the barnacle goose is a migratory goose that travels long distances each year. It is found in temperate and cold regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, where it frequents lakes, meadows, and wetlands.
Highly social, the goose lives in flocks and moves in a "V" formation during migrations, a strategy that allows it to conserve energy and maintain contact with its fellow birds. Surprisingly, its powerful call is used to coordinate flight and encourage birds at the front of the line. A herbivore, it feeds mainly on grasses, young shoots, and seeds, contributing to the balance of the ecosystems it passes through.
This Papo figurine faithfully recreates the barnacle goose: detailed plumage, long neck, and realistic posture. An ideal model to enrich a collection of farm and wetland animals, invent migratory stories, or educate children about the life of migratory birds.