Rare and local winter visitor, mostly to East Anglia and S.W. Scotland. Most birds are of the nominate race fabalis (Taiga Bean Goose). Occasionally, the smaller, shorter-necked race rossicus (Tundra Bean Goose) occurs.

River valleys and waterside pastures.

Fairly large, dark goose. Bill typically shows extensive orange, and legs are also bright orange (duller in young birds).

Size 70 - 90 cm (27 - 35")