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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Description:

A familiar and widespread goose with a black head and neck, white chinstrap, light tan to cream breast and brown back. Has increased in urban and suburban areas in recent years; just a decade or two after people intentionally introduced or reintroduced “giant” Canada Geese to various areas, they are often considered pests. (Cornell)

Habitat:

By a little pond just outside the Minnesota Zoo entrance

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ChristyHolland
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ChristyHolland

Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA

Spotted on May 9, 2014
Submitted on Jul 17, 2014

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