Lesser Canada or Cackling? (Northern Virginia) (1 Viewer)

[howiewu]

Hi, so my quest for the Cackling Goose continues .. in a fun (a frustrating kind of) way ...

I took this today in Northern Virginia.

This goose has small size, and its forehead seems to be rather steep, although I admit its bill is still "largish".

So does this look like a Cackling or a Lesser Canada?

Thanks in advance,
Howard

 

[emupilot]

Based on the bill I'd say this is just a Canada. I believe Cackling normally has a darker breast as well.

 

[DarkFireFalcon]

I second that, looks like a Canada Goose. The bill would be even shorter and stubbier for a Cackling

 

[howiewu]

OK, looks like my quest will continue

 

[Maruni]

Here is a good picture showing the cackling taken by Rick Brigham. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rissa40/8202171972/