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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
BARG
Code 6
BRALEU
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Black-brown
Head pattern:
Masked, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
White
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
White and black.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
58-71 cm (23-28 in)
Weight:
1768 g (62.4 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X