Greater White-fronted Goose? Colorado (1 Viewer)

peanutbutter&chocolate

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• Feb 17, 2017

• #1

There seems to be some confusion about a resident goose at my local birding lake. I've seen this goose id'ed as either a Greater White-fronted or a domestic hybrid. I'm torn though I'm leaning towards hybrid. Photo taken just yesterday.

 

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RJP

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• Feb 17, 2017

• #2

I'm not much good on hybrid waterfowl, but this certainly looks like it could be a juvenile Greater White-fronted. If so, molt to adult plumage should be underway.

 

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aeshna5

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• Feb 17, 2017

• #3

Not a Whitefront but a hybrid; perhaps Canada x domestic

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Feb 17, 2017

• #4

aeshna5 said:

Not a Whitefront but a hybrid; perhaps Canada x domestic

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Ditto for me :t:

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Feb 17, 2017

• #5

Hybrid

 

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stevethehydra

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• Feb 18, 2017

• #6

Canada x (presumably domestic given location) Greylag Goose hybrid. You can see a "shadow" of the Canada Goose face pattern if you look closely.

 

peanutbutter&chocolate

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• Feb 18, 2017

• #7

Thanks for the id confirmation guys.

 

Joern Lehmhus

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• Nov 5, 2017

• #8

and the all black tail is a 100% indication that a Branta species was involved, anser geese have white tails (with dark bar)