Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

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Brief #

It has a white face and black head, neck, and upper breast. Its belly is white.

Synonyms #

  • Barnacla cariblanca (Spanish)
  • Ganso de cara branca (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Barnacle Goose is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has a white face and black head, neck, and upper breast. Its belly is white. The wings and its back are silver-gray with black-and-white bars that look like they are shining when the light reflects on it.

Measurements #

Length: 55 - 70 cm
Wingspan: 1.3 - 1.45 m
Weight: 1.2 - 2.2 kg

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