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Falling with Style: Everything You Need to Know About the Barnacle Goose

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Think you have it hard at home? Imagine if your parents let you learn to fly at only a few days old by jumping off of the cliff where your nest is built and expecting you to follow? Dish duty doesn’t sound so bad when compared to what young Barnacle Geese go through just days after they hatch from their eggs. In addition to their daredevil nature, there are lots of fascinating things about the Barnacle Goose that sets it apart from the rest of the goose family. Here are just a few things you should know about these incredible … Continue

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