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Brant (Branta bernicla) - Tadoussac - 2018-05-25
Brant (Branta bernicla) - 2018-05-25

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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
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

How to Identify

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.

  • Tadoussac - Brant (Branta bernicla)

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Characteristics

Length55-66cm
Weight0.9-2.2kg
Wingspan106-121cm
Clutch Size3-5 eggs
Incubation23-24 days
Fledging40-50 days
Sexual Maturity2-3 years
SourceWikipedia

Videos

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Where and When to Spot

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.

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