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Canadian Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by JohnGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown body with black neck and ring of white on head

Habitat:

James River

Species ID Suggestions

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis
Glaciersteel
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Comments (3)
Liam
I agree with Laura, a leucistic bird.
LauraMaria
John I think it's just some natural variation in colour there :) You're right that you can get white Canadian geese - though they are leucistic rather than albino, which means they just have very pale, almost white colouration. This one just looks like it's naturally got lighter feathers than the others :D
JohnGrant
i think one is albino but if that was the case shouldnt the neck be white too help please

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