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Canada Goose & Goslings

Branta canadensis

Photo by SarahWhitt
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a wild goose belonging to the genus Branta, which is native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, having a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body.

Habitat:

In a field, near a pond.

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Comments (3)
SarahWhitt
Thank you for the compliment, p.young! I think they are MOST adorable! :)
p.young713
Look at the cute little babies! Awwww

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