173. Branta bernicla 
BRANT. 26 inches 
Adult. Above, head and neck black, white streaks like a broken 
necklace on sides of neck ; back and wings dark brown ; tail black, 
white at base. Below, neck and breast black; belly white, mottled 
with brown. 
Large flocks are seen in spring at Chatham and other places along 
the coast feeding on the eelgrass. They fly in a long wavy line. 
In the fall they seldom stop, but keep well out to sea. 
Note. ‘“ Ronk, ronk, ronk.” 
Breeds. - Within the Arctic circle. Migrant in March, April and 
October and November. 
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