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Photo by Josef.
Photo taken: Cayon Lake, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA.
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

Habitat

typically wetlands and farmland, occasionally urban settings

Behaviour

Vocalisation

Male and female pair off with ahonk and hink, respectively, while in flight. <flashmp3>Branta canadensis (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program

External Links

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