The Greater White-fronted Goose breeds in the tundra especially close to lakes and rivers. During the winter they fly south into Europe, Asia and North America. There are two sub-species that winter in Europe. The nominate sub-species, A. a. albifrons, breeds in western Siberia and winters in continental Europe and England. The Greenland sub-species, A. a. flavirostris, breeds in western Greenland and winters in Ireland and Scotland. There are major concentrations on Islay.