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Cackling Goose Imagine my surprise when I did a little research (prompted by a sign at the park) and found out that these were not Canada Geese. Apparently these smaller look alikes have recently been found to be a separate species. They are recognized by their smaller size, smaller beak and shorter neck. Branta hutchinsii,Cackling goose,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cackling Goose

Imagine my surprise when I did a little research (prompted by a sign at the park) and found out that these were not Canada Geese. Apparently these smaller look alikes have recently been found to be a separate species. They are recognized by their smaller size, smaller beak and shorter neck.

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The Cackling goose

The cackling goose is a North American bird of the genus ''Branta'' of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey ''Anser'' species.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Nov 5, 2014. Captured Nov 4, 2014 13:07 in Nisqually Estuary Taril, DuPont, WA 98327, USA.
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  • X-E1
  • f/4.8
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.