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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A goose with a clumsy gait, Branta canadensis is very commonly found near ponds and lakes in the United States.

Habitat:

Found at the track near the corner of the soccer field.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Thank you, Guam! However, I think this may be the species you are referring to: Branta bernicla http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/brant/id
That's also known as black brant. Or in the UK black Brent .

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