A mid-sized goose smaller and shorter necked than the average Canada Goose. Breeds in the Arctic tundra and generally encountered on migration. Most winter in the states but a few will remain in the checklist area. These are often single birds mixed in with flocks of Canada or Cackling Geese.

Similar species:
Be aware of free-flying domestic Graylag Geese or hybrids. These birds are usually much larger with deep bellies and lack some key fieldmarks (see image in photographs)

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