Branta canadensis
Size: 91–102 cm (36–40 in)

Very large grey-brown goose with long neck; black head and
neck with distinctive white patch extending from chin across
cheeks to behind eye.

Body dark above; paler brown flanks
and under parts; tail black with white inner band. Bill and legs
black. Males and females similar. Young birds similar to
adults, and generally indistinguishable in field.

Not easily confused with other species of goose. The largest
European goose: much larger than Brent and Barnacle Goose
(both protected), with characteristic black and white pattern on
head and neck.

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