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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: takkatakka on September 03, 2016, 11:34:34 AM

Title: Unknown Goose
Post by: takkatakka on September 03, 2016, 11:34:34 AM

Saw this strange goose at some local storm drainage ponds. It was mixed in with a flock of Canada geese and was of a similar size.
The only thing I imagine it could be is a hybrid.

       All thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Unknown Goose
Post by: thouc on September 03, 2016, 02:07:56 PM

It has some similarities to a Greater White-fronted Goose, but the head pattern is strange and it lacks black markings on the belly, so you are probably right it being a hybrid.

Title: Re: Unknown Goose
Post by: takkatakka on September 03, 2016, 08:31:28 PM

Thanks