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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by alfrediguana
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Field Notes

Description:

is a goose with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, it is occasionally found in northern Europe, and has been introduced to other temperate regions.

Habitat:

spotted on the C&O Canal near Cumberland, MD.

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