white-fronted goose

American  

[hwahyt-fruhn-tid, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˌfrʌn tɪd, ˈwaɪt- /

noun

1. a grayish-brown wild goose, Anser albifrons, of Eurasia and western North America, having a white patch on the front of the face.

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Etymology

Origin of white-fronted goose

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

For the record, last year’s bird was identified as a greater white-fronted goose by Travis Longcore, president of the Los Angeles Audubon Society.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

On Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, a greater white-fronted goose landed on the field during the eighth inning of Game 2, which San Diego won to tie the series.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

The Los Angeles Audubon Society helpfully took to Twitter to identify the bird as a greater white-fronted goose.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022

The white-fronted goose, or speckle-breast as it is commonly called, is quite common on the Coast south to Mexico, where great numbers congregate on Lake Chapala, Jalisco.

From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Payne, Harry Thom

The white-fronted goose well deserves the patronage of those who have even a small piece of grass.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert