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bar·na·cle goose
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Princeton's WordNet
barnacle goose, barnacle, Branta leucopsisnoun
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
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barnacle goosenoun
A black and white species of bird from the northern hemisphere, scientifically known as the Branta leucopsis
Etymology: Because this goose nests in the far north, Europeans never saw its chicks, and invented a theory that the goose barnacle is the larval form of the barnacle goose.
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barnacle goose
A barnacle goose is a medium-sized migratory species of waterfowl in the Anatidae family native to Arctic regions. Its scientific name is Branta leucopsis. The bird is named for its perceived resemblance to a type of crustacean named 'barnacle.' It has a black head, neck, and upper breast area with a small, white, crescent-shaped line around its eye and a grey body. During winter, it can be commonly found in the British Isles, and Netherlands, among other areas. They primarily feed on vegetations such as grass and leaves.
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Barnacle Goose
The Barnacle Goose belongs to the genus Branta of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species. Despite its superficial similarity to the Brent Goose, genetic analysis has shown it is an eastern derivative of the Cackling Goose lineage.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of barnacle goose in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of barnacle goose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- bramgåsDanish
- Weißwangengans, NonnengansGerman
- αγριόχηναGreek
- barnacla cariblancaSpanish
- valgepõsk-lagleEstonian
- valkoposkihanhiFinnish
- brandgásFaroese
- gé ghiúrainnIrish
- helsingiIcelandic
- brandgansDutch
- hvitkinngåsNorwegian
- gâscă-călugăriță, gâscă cu obraz albRomanian
- казарка белощёкаяRussian
- vilgesnierčuonjáNorthern Sami
- vitkindad gåsSwedish
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