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Goose Hybrid

Canada Goose x domestic Greylag Goose

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This bird seems to be a hybrid between a barnacle and gray lag goose.

Notes:

http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7152391
Hybridization?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
HemaShah
Liam, I agree that the best bet is Greylag X Cananda. Thnx :)
Liam
It does have a hooded appearance, but note in my link the Greylag x Canada also shows a hooded face. http://www.flickr.com/groups/hybridbirds/discuss/72157601783914618/
HemaShah
ahha, found the right word. The face has a hooded appearance. http://www.ducks.org/hunting/waterfowl-id/barnacle-goose
HemaShah
http://www.itsnature.org/air/birds-air/barnacle-goose/
HemaShah
Liam compare this link with pic no2, http://www.google.com/imgres?q=barnacle+goose&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1024&bih=677&tbm=isch&tbnid=LMwGO7HQdgXsIM:&imgrefurl= See the patch on the head? the square face?
Liam
I can see why you would say Barnacle hybrid, but a Barnacle Goose hybrid would be nearly impossible in California, and I'm not really seeing any definite traits of Barnacle Goose.
HemaShah
Liam,look at the second picture and you will know why I said Barncle.
HemaShah
How about Barnacle x greylag?
Liam
Interesting hybrid for sure. My guess would be Canada x Greylag. http://www.flickr.com/groups/hybridbirds/discuss/72157601783914618/

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