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Brant

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Though Canada Geese are often the bird most associated with the cold north, no other goose nests as far north as the Brant(Branta bernicla), which make their winter homes along the temperate zone sea coasts when not traveling to the high-Arctic tundra to breed.

The Brant, or Brent Goose, is one of the smaller members of the goose family with a wingspan of just under four feet long and the shortest tail of any goose. This fascinating species can be broken down into three subspecies, the dark-Bellied Brant, the Pale-Bellied Brant, and the Black Brant, which some … Continue

What Are Branta?

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By: C.A. Victor

If you’ve ever seen a group of large, honking birds flying in a v-formation, you’ve likely seen a member of the Branta genus! That’s right, Branta is one of the genera that make up the waterfowl known as geese.

But did you know that there are many types of geese? The genus Branta represents birds known as the “black geese,” a smaller group within the larger family. As well as being our site’s unofficial mascot, this genus of waterfowl is a fascinating part of the animal kingdom. Are you ready to learn more?

A pair of Canada
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Everything You Need To Know About The Canada Goose

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Canada Goose in Water

The Canada Goose(Branta canadensis) is the largest goose in the world, and it is well known for its distinctive flying formation. When you look up at the sky, you will instantly know that a flock of Canada geese is flying because of its V-formation flying pattern. While the Canada Goose may look small and reach an average of about 14 pounds(6.35 kilograms), they have a wingspan of up to 6 feet(1.83 meters). As a result, the Canada Goose has become an iconic bird throughout the world and especially in Canada. To find out more about the Canada Goose, continue on … Continue