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Canadian Goose

Branta canadensis

Description:

Brown body with black neck and ring of white on head

Habitat:

James River

1 Species ID Suggestions

Glaciersteel
Glaciersteel 12 years ago
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis


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3 Comments

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

I agree with Laura, a leucistic bird.

LauraMaria
LauraMaria 12 years ago

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
JohnGrant 12 years ago

i think one is albino but if that was the case shouldnt the neck be white too help please

JohnGrant
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JohnGrant

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Sep 29, 2010
Submitted on Feb 25, 2012

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