Birds of Mexico


Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) San Diego, California, United States
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Lake Lanier, Georgia, USA
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.

A very large goose which moves in groups, is often common, and is sometimes seen in city parks. Note long bill and larger size compared to Cackling Goose.
An active nest.


Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii)
Photograph by Tom Friedel © All Rights Reserved.

A large goose but smaller than the very similar Canada Goose. Note short bill on Cackling Goose.

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