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Canadian Geese

Branta canadensis

Description:

Both sexes of Canada geese have a black head and neck except for broad white cheek patches extending from the throat to the rear of the eye. The female of a breeding pair is often smaller. The breast, abdomen and flanks range in coloring from a light gray to a dark chocolate brown, either blending into the black neck or being separated from it by a white collar.

Habitat:

They live in a great many habitats near water, grassy fields, and grain fields.

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College of Lake County
Spotted by a stud ent at College of Lake County

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 20, 2016
Submitted on May 3, 2016

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