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BARNACLE GOOSE v's CANADA GOOSE
Barnacle Goose
(WWT Slimbridge May 2012)
Canada Goose
(WWT Slimbridge March 2012)
WILDFOWL COMPARISON
To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-
The Head, Beak & Eyes
Barnacle Goose
Canada Goose
The Barnacle Goose has a White face.
The Canada Goose has a Black face.
The Breast & Body
Barnacle Goose
Canada Goose
The Barnacle Goose has a Black breast and dark upperparts.
The Canada Goose has a Light Brown breast and light upperparts.
The Legs & Feet
Barnacle Goose
Canada Goose
The legs and feet of both geese are similar.
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OVERVIEW
Distinguishing Characteristics
Barnacle Goose
The Barnacle Goose has a White face.
The Barnacle Goose has a Black breast.
Canada Goose
The Canada Goose has a Black face.
The Canada Goose has a Light Brown breast.
Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge
?
They can be found in the following Zones: -
Barnacle Goose. -
Tundra Zone
.
Canada Goose. -
North America Zone
.
Related Links
:-
Barnacle Gooose / Canada Goose
Bean Goose / Greylag Goose
Ferruginous Duck / Southern Pochard
Lesser Scaup / Greater Scaup
Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose
Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose
Redhead / Pochard
Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck
Ross's Goose / Snow Goose
Red-Billed Teal / White-Cheeked Pintail
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