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Kingdom Animalia:

  Phylum Chordata:

    Subphylum Vertebrata:

       Class Aves:

       Order Anseriformes:

         Family Anatidae:

           Genus Branta:

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Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

This picture is from a recent  visit to a nearby lake a few weeks ago. They are Canada Geese, Branta canadensis. The key features include a white area on the cheek with a dark neck, back and tail, with a white undertail. This is North America's most common goose.  To see the original post of this picture or to leave a comment click here.

 

 

 

 

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Genus:

Branta

Species:

Branta canadensis

 

 

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Genus:

Branta

Species:

Branta canadensis