white-fronted goose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white-fronted goose
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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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 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
The white-fronted goose is a little more exclusive in its habits than any of the others named, being generally found in flocks by themselves.
From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Payne, Harry Thom
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