adult (California, USA; 2006-04-01)


Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii

Native Range: North America

Notes: no sexual dimorphism; looks like a tiny Canada Goose, and indeed was formerly considered conspecific with it; breeds father northward and westward in subarctic regions than does the Canada Goose.

with Canada Goose at left (California, USA; 2006-04-01)
with Canada Goose at right (California, USA; 2006-04-01)

with Canada Goose at right (California, USA; 2006-04-01)
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2006-04-01)