- Brant Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
"Gray-bellied” Brant is intermediate between “Black” Brant and “Atlantic” Brant This population typically winters in coastal Washington state and appears like a blended version of the two named North American subspecies
- Brant | Audubon Field Guide
No other geese nest as far north as the Brant, and few migrate as far These small geese are characteristic of coastal areas in summer and winter; most birdwatchers know them from seeing their wintering flocks along both of our coasts
- Brant - Ducks Unlimited
Brant are small Arctic-nesting geese with a circumpolar distribution In North America, Brant nest in arctic areas from Alaska, across Canada to Ellesmere and Baffin Island In the Pacific Flyway, they winter mainly from coastal Vancouver Island, British Columbia to Baja del Sur, Mexico
- Brant - eBird
Small, short-legged coastal goose; distinctive black head and neck with small white necklace Some variation in belly and flank coloration across subspecies "Black Brant," mainly of western North America and eastern Asia, is darkest, with contrasting white flanks
- Brant - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Brant is a remarkable bird, a testament to the power of adaptation and the interconnectedness of life Its specialized diet, migratory behavior, and vital role in coastal ecosystems make it a truly unique and valuable member of the avian world
- Brant | Sea Goose, Waterfowl Arctic Bird | Britannica
Brant, (Branta bernicla), water bird that resembles small, short-necked forms of the Canada goose but is much darker and, though black-necked and black-headed, lacks white cheeks; instead it has a more or less extensive narrow white neck ring and is “bibbed” like the barnacle goose
- Brant Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The compact, rather short-necked Brant is an attractive small goose with a black head, white necklace, and rich brown body brightening to white under the tail They winter in flocks in bays, estuaries, and lagoons, where they eat eelgrass and other aquatic vegetation
- Brant Life History, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
In lower latitudes of the Arctic, Brant nest in colonies at marshy edges with sedges and other emergent vegetation Farther north, colonies are smaller and some pairs are solitary, nesting on islands, deltas, and river valleys
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