Barnacle goose

Description

The barnacle goose is a medium-sized goose,55–70 cm (22–28 in) long,with a wingspan of 130–145 cm (51–57 in) and a body mass of 1.21–2.23 kg (2.7–4.9 lb).It has a white face and black head,neck,and upper breast.Its belly is white.The wings and its back are silver-gray with black-and-white bars that look like they are shining when the light reflects on it.During flight a V-shaped white rump patch and the silver-gray underwing linings are visible.