Taverner's Cackling Goose
Taverner's Cackling Goose
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Taverner's Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii taverneri) is a medium-large subspecies of Cackling Goose, showing intermediate characteristics between the larger Canada Geese and smaller Cackling forms, with a variably distinct white neck ring.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern Alaska and the northwestern Canadian Arctic. Winters mainly in the Pacific Northwest of North America, from British Columbia south to California.
How to spot
Identification can be challenging due to its variable appearance. Look for a size intermediate between a Minima Cackling Goose and a larger Canada Goose. The plumage is generally darker than Richardson's but often paler than Minima, with a variable neck ring. Pay attention to head and bill shape, which are generally more slender than larger Canada Geese.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during migration (September-November and March-May) and winter (November-March) in its Pacific and Inland Pacific wintering areas.
Where to spot
Breeds in northern Alaska and the northwestern Canadian Arctic. Winters mainly in the Pacific Northwest of North America, from British Columbia south to California.
How to spot
Identification can be challenging due to its variable appearance. Look for a size intermediate between a Minima Cackling Goose and a larger Canada Goose. The plumage is generally darker than Richardson's but often paler than Minima, with a variable neck ring. Pay attention to head and bill shape, which are generally more slender than larger Canada Geese.
When to spot
Most commonly observed during migration (September-November and March-May) and winter (November-March) in its Pacific and Inland Pacific wintering areas.
This subspecies is believed to have hybridized extensively with other Cackling Goose and Canada Goose subspecies, leading to a wide range of plumage variations and identification challenges.
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