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The Sibley Guide to Birds contains marvelous illustrations originally drawn by the author using watercolors. This is a great identification guide, not only for adult birds, but juveniles, also. |
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Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Wingspan: 53"
Length: 28"
Weight: 4.8 pounds |
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Greater White-fronted Goose - Female |
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Greater White-fronted Goose - Male
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Nickname of Greater White-fronted Goose: "Specklebelly"
Habitat: Marshes and bays
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White on front of face just above bill and the only North American goose with orange or yellow feet and irregular black bars or blotches on its gray underparts
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White-fronted Geese are primarily grazers of marsh grasses, freshly-sprouted grain in fields, and fresh growth in burned-over pastures. Sometimes they feed heavily on aquatic plants and in grain fields on wasted barley, wheat, rice and corn.
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Immature White-fronted Goose
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