Red-breasted Goose
Branta ruficollis
Geographic range:
Breeds in the Russian arctic, winters in southwestern Europe and Asia
Status:
Vulnerable
Threats:
Hunting, pesticides, loss of breeding habitat
Wild status:
Populations fluctuate widely. This species was downlisted from Endangered status in 2015 due to an apparent population increase.
Captive conservation efforts:
Sylvan Heights maintains several breeding pairs of Red-breasted Geese, and the aviculture staff has developed techniques to improve their breeding success in captivity.