Ive seen a few other canada geese with facial markings similar to this one
on Sauvie many years ago when i went there more frequently. My photos
would have been slides and difficult to find. I favor the hybrid theory.
Bob obrien.
On Monday, February 20, 2017, Lars Per Norgren <larspernorgren@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
*know if the white coloring on the head is an example of leucism or if it is
I'd say it'a a hybrid with Emperor Goose. The bill color and neck color
don't suggest leucism to me. The body feathers have a different pattern
and hue than the neighboring Cackler, but again I see no suggestion
of leucism there. White-front would be the other option. Lars
On Feb 19, 2017, at 8:47 PM, Pam Otley wrote:
Hi all,
I saw this unusual looking goose at Finley Refuge this afternoon. I don't
I've attached the 3 photos I took before the flock took flight.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskUCXgZU
Anyone have thoughts on this goose's different look?
Pam Otley