Brant (Branta bernicla)

A small goose found along the coast of Canada in winter migrating North in Summer. The goose has a characteristic white ring around the neck. Feeds mostly on eelgrass.

🇫🇷	Bernache cravant
🇩🇪	Ringelgans
🇲🇽	Barnacla carinegra

Taxonomy

Order	Anseriformes
Family	Anatidae

ID and Whereabouts

I know of three different geese in eastern Canada. Brant is most similar to the Canada Goose. I identify Brant by the characteristic white ring around the black neck. The head of the Brant is completely black while the head of the Canada Goose is black with white cheeks.

I saw flocks of Brants along the coast at Tadoussac in mid spring. I assume that later of the year they migrate North as in Summer, I haven't seen Brants in Tadoussac anymore.

Characteristics

Length	55-66cm
Weight	0.9-2.2kg
Wingspan	106-121cm
Clutch Size	3-5 eggs
Incubation	23-24 days
Fledging	40-50 days
Sexual Maturity	2-3 years

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