Birds White-fronted Goose

[Archibald]

White-fronted Goose, a rarity in Ottawa.

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[Dean Wilson]

Rare sighting indeed!

From: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Greater_White-fronted_Goose/maps-range

 

[David Stallard]

Very similar to our Greylag Goose. Nice shot ;-)

 

[Grumps]

Very similar to our Greylag Goose. Nice shot ;-)

Extremely similar to one of the UK's winter visitors.

From https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Greater_White-fronted_Goose/maps-range

"Migration
Long-distance migrant."

White Fronted Goose Facts | Anser Albifrons

The white fronted goose is a grey goose, bigger than a mallard and smaller than a mute swan. Adults have a large white patch at the front of the head. Read more

www.rspb.org.uk

(The USA Greater White-fronted Goose is the same as the UK's White-fronted goose - Anser albifrons)