Continuing the archive — slow essays and observations from marshes, mangroves, and pondsides around the world.
№ 157 While the cackling geese have been widely considered a distinct species today, they have once been considered a Canada goose subspecies — the lesser Canada goose. In fact, it was not until 2004 that...
The Canada goose (Branta Canadensis) is one of the most common North American birds. It is easily recognized for its long neck and large body, with brown and black feathers on its back and white...
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№ 155 The Egyptian goose, or Alopochen aegyptiaca, is a member of the Anatidae family, including ducks and swans. Native to areas located in the Nile Valley and regions to the south of the Sahara Desert,...
The Hawaiian goose or Nene is a medium-sized goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. This endangered species of goose is closely related to the giant Canada goose. The nene was designated as Hawaii's...
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№ 153 The Orinoco goose is widely distributed in Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Amazon Basin. This species can be found in various habitats, including riverbanks, wetland margins, and open...
Pink-footed geese are medium-sized goose species that are native to the tundra lakes and wet meadows of Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. The species is included in the subfamily Anserinae, within...
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№ 151 There are many different subspecies of Canada goose. These include: Atlantic Canada goose (B. c. canadensis) Giant Canada goose (B. c. maxima) Vancouver Canada goose (B. c. fulva) Interior Canada...
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are large waterfowl with a black head and neck, white cheek patches, and brown bodies. Canada geese range from 8 to 12 pounds in weight and 3 to 5 in length. The...
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№ 149 Think all geese are white? You're not alone! In fact, white-feathered geese are some of the most common and best-known in North America. Geese have been used for food and feathers for centuries, and...
The Greater White-fronted Goose is a highly migratory goose species found across the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, this goose is characterized by its stocky brown body, pinkish orange bill,...
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№ 147 The greylag goose is a large and distinctive waterfowl species throughout the Old World — Europe, Asia and Africa. It is the largest grey goose species and is considered the ancestor of many...
The lesser white-fronted goose, or Anser erythropus, is a goose found in the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. This species is closely related to the larger white-fronted goose. Like...
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