The Brent Goose: Close Up HD Footage (Branta bernicla)

Branta bernicla, more commonly called the Brent Goose, is a small goose species native to the northern latitudes of Europe, Asia and North America. Every summer they head to the Arctic tundra to breed before flying south to warmer coastal areas for winter. Brent Geese live in huge sociable flocks, sometimes over a thousand strong. Their diet consists mainly of grasses, herbs and grains like wheat and rice which they graze on. You can identify them by their black head and neck with brown feathers on their back and belly. Brent Geese form lifelong breeding pairs and both the male and female look after their goslings. Although still numerous, their populations could decline due to habitat destruction and global warming.

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