The Status, numbers and distribution of swans and geese in Lithuania

• Published in: Acta Zoologica Lituanica
• Main Authors: Švažas, Saulius, Stanevičius, Vitas, Čepulis, Marius
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 1997
• Subjects: Swans; Geese; Numbers; Distribution; Habitat use; Conflict of geese with agriculture; Conservation; Olor; Anser fabalis; Cygnus cygnus; lesser white-fronted goose; Whooper Swan
• Online Access: http://lmavb.lvb.lt/LMAVB:ELABAPDB5957537&prefLang=en_US

The status, numbers, distribution, populations trends and habitat use of swans and geese in Lithuania are analysed. 3 species of swans and 10 species of geese are recorded in Lithuania. Only the Mute Swan Cygnus olor, Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus and Greylag Goose Anser anser breed, while all other sp...