[Ducks, Geese and Swans of the Pacific Northwest]

Barnacle Goose

Branta leucopsis

Barnacle Goose: Branta leucopsis

Barnacle goose at Portland, OR......Spring 1982.

The barnacle goose is an Old World species which is rarely seen on the west coast of North America. I believe this one was at the pond at Portland Audubon during February or March of 1982. It may be identified by its dark back and neck, and large white face with its black bill.


Paul Slichter