Brant

Branta bernicla

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

BRAN

Code 6

BRABER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 56-66 cm (22-26 in)
Weight: 1360 g (48 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Black, Gray
Underparts: Pale gray with brown barring.
Upperparts: Brown-black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Heavy direct flight with strong wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 109-122 cm (43-48 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White with black edge.
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Black

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