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;[[:Category:Chen|Chen]] canagica | ;[[:Category:Chen|Chen]] canagica | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| + | *Plump grey body | ||
| + | *Finely barred | ||
| + | *White head and hindneck | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Originally from NE [[Siberia]] and [[Alaska]]. | Originally from NE [[Siberia]] and [[Alaska]]. | ||
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Often placed in genus [[:Category:Anser|Anser]]. | Often placed in genus [[:Category:Anser|Anser]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Coastal tundra and rocky coastlines. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | They are ground nesters; 3–7 eggs are laid. | ||
| + | The diet includes vegetation. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | Wikipedia | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Chen+canagica}} | {{GSearch|Chen+canagica}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:56, 27 March 2009
- Chen canagica
Identification
- Plump grey body
- Finely barred
- White head and hindneck
Distribution
Originally from NE Siberia and Alaska.
Taxonomy
Often placed in genus Anser.
Habitat
Coastal tundra and rocky coastlines.
Behaviour
They are ground nesters; 3–7 eggs are laid.
The diet includes vegetation.
References
Wikipedia
