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What Makes The Red-Breasted Goose The Prettiest Of Its Kind?

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By: C.A. Victor

Considered the prettiest species of goose due to its vibrant coloration, the Red-Breasted Goose (Branta
ruficollis) is a small, distinctly colored bird that lives in the coastal regions of Europe and Asia. A member
of the genus Branta (or black geese), the species is one of the true geese and often hard to pick out from
a distance.

Characteristics

Like all members of the genus Branta, the Red-Breasted Goose has a dark, blackish coloring that is relieved
by white. White feather patterns almost look like striping in the case of this species. The unique aspect of… Continue

Everything You Need to Know About the Cackling Goose

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If you’ve lived in or traveled around the United States, it’s very likely that you’ve seen or heard a…Canada Goose…or at least you think you have. Some of those birds you remember might not be Canada Geese at all, but the very similar but slightly smaller cackling goose. So, what’s so special about this Canada Goose look-alike? Surprisingly, a lot! Here is everything you need to know about Branta hutchinsii, or The Cackling Goose.

1 Cackling Goose swimming in front of 2 Canada Geese.

The Cackling Goose is a short, compact bird with a short … Continue

Falcon Release at OC Parks

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In August of 2021, the Orange County Bird of Prey Center released two young peregrine falcons in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. Representatives from Sea & Sage Audubon Society and OC Parks staff were on hand for the releases. Peregrine falcons were once endangered, but the population is now thriving. We wish these two the best on their new adventures

Hawaiian Goose

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When someone mentions geese, or you hear that oh so familiar call from overhead, odds are you probably picture a Canada Goose in your mind. If you live in Hawaii, however, you might picture a Nene, or Hawaiian Goose(Branta sandvicensis). Hawaiian Geese are only found in Hawaii, which on its own is a rather small collection of islands. Here’s everything you need to know about Hawaiian Geese.

Hawaiian Geese, or Nenes as they are sometimes called, are medium sized birds that spend most of their time on the ground. Males have black on their head and hindneck as … Continue