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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:

Large reservoir surrounded by old-growth cottonwoods

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1 Comment

CalebSteindel
CalebSteindel 8 years ago

Wow, great capture of the wings!

ChristyHolland
Spotted by
ChristyHolland

Brighton, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jul 12, 2014
Submitted on Jul 27, 2014

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