Waterfowl Identification in the Central Flyway

White-Fronted Goose (Specklebelly, Tiger Breast)

Sexes Similar

Body: Medium-sized goose, 4 1/2 - 7 pounds, 27-30 inches long. Grayish brown. Adult characterized from immature by black barring on breast and white on face. Bill yellow-gold with adult showing some pink at base and tip. Feet yellow-orange. Voice: High-pitched ke-lee-lee-lee In Flight: Yellow-orange feet and black-barred breast in adult evident.

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