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Scientific Classification
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Aves
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Scientific Name
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Branta bernicla
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Size
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2 ft. long
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Weight
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4 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Black head, neck, and chest
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Life Span
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10 – 20 yrs.
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Habitat
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Coastal estuaries and tundra
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Diet
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Herbivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Flocks
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Favorite Food Source
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Eelgrass, sea lettuce
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Predators
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Humans, birds of prey, foxes, etc.
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Location
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North America, Europe, northeastern Asia
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Conservation Status
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Least Concern
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