Branta hutchinsii
Appearance:Small goose
Black head
Short, stubby bill
Long, black neck
White chinstrap
Light gray to brown breast
Brownish back
White undertail
Black legs and feet
Listen to its call.
On a number of occasions recently, I've seen what I thought were small Canada Geese. It wasn't until today, when I saw a group of them next to the larger birds, that I realized the extent of the size discrepancy. These birds were about the size of a Mallard Duck. However, it was their call that convinced me that I was actually looking at a different species. Instead of the deep honking of the Canada Goose, this call was a high-pitched, squealing honk.
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| Canada Geese with Cackling Goose (front right) |
In addition to their smaller size and distinctive cackle, these birds can be distinguished from the Canada Goose by their shorter bill length and shorter neck.
Learn more about the Cackling Goose.
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