50 ANSERES: Lamellirostral Swimmers 



CANADA GOOSE 



(172. Branta canadensis canadensis) 36 in. 



Adults: Brownish above, lighter and more ashy below; head 

 and neck black, except a broad white throat-patch extending 

 nearly to nape; edges of back feathers mostly lighter, making 

 scale-markings. 



Immatures: White throat-patch more or less black-speckled. 



Largest of the Geese. Called " Honker" by the sportsman, 

 from its trumpet-like call. Migrates in large flocks, in V-shaped 

 formation, at great heights. 



CACKLING GOOSE 



(172c. Branta canadensis minima) 24 in. 

 Smallest of the Canada Goose group. The white throat-patch 

 is variable, often separated by a black median line. Its small 

 size, and the cackling call are best but not certain means of field 

 identification. 



HUTCHINS GOOSE 



(172a. Branta canadensis hutchinsi) 30 in. 

 Not certainly identifiable, in the field, from its larger relative, 

 the Canada Goose, or its smaller one, the Cackling, being about 

 intermediate in size. Small differences in color and pattern are 

 notable only with the bird in hand. 



BLACK BRANT 



(174. Branta nigricans) 25 in. 



Fore parts black, including head, neck, and breast; neck with 

 collar of short white streaks; back and wings brownish-gray, 

 light-edged; upper tail-coverts and sides of rump white; belly 

 whitish. 



Immatures: Duller and grayer, without the white collar. 



Commonly called Sea Brant or Black Sea Brant. Lives 

 habitually on salt water, diving like a Duck for food. 



