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Black Brant or Pacific Brent Goose

Branta bernicla nigricans

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Field Notes

Description:

This lone Black Brant or Pacific Brent Goose was seen feeding with a large group of Canada geese in the Columbia River Gorge east of Portland, Oregon.

Species ID Suggestions

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

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Atul
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Brent Goose

Branta bernicla
Atul
1

Pacific Brant

Branta bernicla nigricans

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Liam
1

Comments (5)
jason.dzurisin
@Atul Same spotting. Look closely at the second shot and you will see the bird in question (Pacific Brant). ~Jason
Atul
these should be put as two separate spottings the 1st pic is a brant goose and the 2nd is canada goose!
Atul
nice pictures! you have a fabulous collection of pics ,my complements.!
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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