Cackling Goose? - Long Island, NY (1 Viewer)

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safarisurfing

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• Dec 20, 2014

• #1

I don't think any of these are cackling geese but I just wanted to be sure. I get confused because some canada geese seem to have smaller necks than others, would this be the less variety? The lesser canada goose is a subspecies I am assuming? Thanks for your help.

 

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fugl

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• Dec 20, 2014

• #2

Yes, Lesser Canadas.

Here's a recent thread on the Cackler/small Canada question--
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=296460

 

RJP

Well-known member

• Dec 20, 2014

• #3

Correct - there are no Cackling Geese in these photos. They are barely longer than a Mallard (although quite a bit heavier), with small bills. And yes, the smaller Canadas that are not Cacklings are a sub-species, Lesser Canada Goose.

 

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safarisurfing

Well-known member

• Dec 21, 2014

• #4

thank you!

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Dec 21, 2014

• #5

Definitely not Cackling Geese as outlined above.

 

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DarkFireFalcon

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• Dec 22, 2014

• #6

Also most likely not Lesser Canada Geese, as that refers to the "parvipes" subspecies which is quite rare in the east. What you are seeing are likely one of the common migrant subspecies of Canada Goose (either "canadensis" or "interior"), which are smaller than the introduced resident birds in your area (usually of the "maxima" or "moffitti" subspecies).