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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by BlueAppaloosa
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Description:

There are often geese nesting at the zoo in the spring. This one didn't like me getting close, but didn't want to leave the nest. Large bird with brown back, light belly, dark head and neck, and a white cheek patch.

Habitat:

at the zoo

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Colorado's Feathered Friends
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PublishedJuly 17, 2014

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