Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Grazing ground growing flora, grasses, vegetation. Note large white patches on cheeks.

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Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis). Grazing ground growing flora, grasses, vegetation. Note large white patches, 'false, exaggerated eyes', as might be perceived by rivals, or indeed would-be predators. Flashed in agonistic behaviours.

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