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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | Ornithologists named the four smallest subspecies of Canada Goose as a separate species in 2004: the [[Cackling Goose]]. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
typically wetlands and farmland, occasionally urban settings | typically wetlands and farmland, occasionally urban settings |
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- Branta canadensis
Identification
- Light-brown body
- black neck and head with white chinstrap
- breast lighter than the rest of the body
- white vent
- black tail
Distribution
Taxonomy
Ornithologists named the four smallest subspecies of Canada Goose as a separate species in 2004: the Cackling Goose.
Habitat
typically wetlands and farmland, occasionally urban settings
Behaviour
Vocalisation
Male and female pair off with ahonk and hink, respectively, while in flight.
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