. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CANADA QOOSE. 172. Branta canadensis. 38 In. The best known and most widely distributed of our geese. In the nortliem states they are always eagerly looked (or in the Spring, (or their arrival is a sure indication that the backbone of Winter has broken. Their familiar honking is heard long be- fore the thin, wavering, black, V-shaped line appears on the horizon; as it draws marer, the volume of sound increases, resembling the baying of a pack of hounds, and at last, the flock sweeps overhead with deafening cries; large birds, w
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. CANADA QOOSE. 172. Branta canadensis. 38 In. The best known and most widely distributed of our geese. In the nortliem states they are always eagerly looked (or in the Spring, (or their arrival is a sure indication that the backbone of Winter has broken. Their familiar honking is heard long be- fore the thin, wavering, black, V-shaped line appears on the horizon; as it draws marer, the volume of sound increases, resembling the baying of a pack of hounds, and at last, the flock sweeps overhead with deafening cries; large birds, with long necks fully outstre ched, wings beating the air in unison, and all following the leadership of one bird )i their journey over their invisible path. Nest.—Of grasses and feathers, on marshes oi lear ponds; 4 to 9 buffy drab eggs ( x ); May, June. Range.—Breeds from Labrador, DuKota, and Brit- ish Columbia northward: winters in Southern U. S. lT2a. Hutchius Goo»e (B. c. hutcblnsil) is smaller (31 in.) and found In Western N A., casually east of the Miss. lT2c. Cackling Ooose (B. c. minima), is still smaller (24 in.); is found in the same lit. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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