Anser indicus
Bar-Headed Goose
BirdBest Season: Jan–Dec
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About this species
The Bar-Headed Goose achieves one of nature's most extraordinary feats — it migrates directly over the Himalayas, routinely flying above 7,000 metres during passage. Thousands winter in India's northern wetlands. Keoladeo, Chilika, and the high-altitude lakes of Ladakh on the migration route offer spectacular sightings. See Bar-Headed Geese — the world's highest-flying birds — wintering in India. Migration story guide and best wetland birding locations.
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When and Where to Photograph Bar-Headed Goose
The Bar-Headed Goose achieves one of nature's most extraordinary feats — it migrates directly over the Himalayas, routinely flying above 7,000 metres during passage. Thousands winter in India's northern wetlands. Keoladeo, Chilika, and the high-altitude lakes of Ladakh on the migration route offer spectacular sightings. See Bar-Headed Geese — the world's highest-flying birds — wintering in India. Migration story guide and best wetland birding locations.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Keoladeo National Park.