Cackling Goose
Oregon Coast
01Aug2017
Recently determined to be a
distinct species...about half
the size of the Canada Goose.
distinct species...about half
the size of the Canada Goose.
Branta hutchinsii
(L 16-25"
WS 50-68"
Wt 5-9.8 lb)
Not much bigger than
a gull (on the right).
a gull (on the right).
Branta in Old Norse means
burnt goose.
burnt goose.
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