Emperor Goose

Chen canagica

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

EMGO

Code 6

CHECAN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Brown to hazel.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 66-71 cm (26-28 in)
Weight: 2721 g (96 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: Blue-gray scalloped with black and white.
Upperparts: Blue-gray scalloped with black and white.
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Solid, Scaled or Scalloped
Breast Pattern: Scaled or Scalloped

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Heavy direct flight with strong wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 122-142 cm (48-56 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: White
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Yellow-orange

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