Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

BARG

Code 6

BRALEU

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Black-brown
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: White and black.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 58-71 cm (23-28 in)
Weight: 1768 g (62.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Black, Gray
Underparts: White and gray.
Upperparts: Blue-gray with black and white bars.
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight with steady wing beats. Flies in V formation.
Wingspan Range: 132-142 cm (52-56 in)
Wing Shape: Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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