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	Barnacle Goose (WWT Slimbridge May 2012)
	Canada Goose (WWT Slimbridge March 2012)

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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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. - Swan Lake.



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