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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Freddie on April 08, 2019, 04:44:41 AM

Title: Is this a Cackling Goose?
Post by: Freddie on April 08, 2019, 04:44:41 AM

Looking for your assistance to identify this Goose. From this angle it appears to have a rounder head and stubbier bill than a Canada Goose but I'm simply not sure.

As always, any assistance is most appreciated

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7887/40596593333_4b24133a9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24Ro9Qn)2019-04-07-122 (https://flic.kr/p/24Ro9Qn) by Gary Lane (https://www.flickr.com/photos/141958007@N07/), on Flickr

Cheers, Gary

Title: Re: Is this a Cackling Goose?
Post by: Shortsighted on April 08, 2019, 06:57:51 PM

It is probably a Canada Goose. Hard to tell from that angle.
The curve of the neck suggests Canada, because Cackling is straighter and upright.
The beak does not look stubby enough, like ridiculously stubby, get your attention stubby.

Title: Re: Is this a Cackling Goose?
Post by: Freddie on April 08, 2019, 08:04:44 PM

Thanks for the reply 'Shortsighted' - I'll have to watch for "ridiculously stubby, get your attention stubby" next time.
Cheers, Gary

Title: Re: Is this a Cackling Goose?
Post by: lucky tern on April 09, 2019, 02:53:46 PM

a really good rule to use is "when in doubt" it's only a canada...you'll notice the cackling when you see them.