About the Cackling Goose
The cackling goose is a species of goose found in North America and East Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Branta hutchinsii |
| Species Codes | cacgoo1, CACG, CAGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cackling Goose belong to?
The Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Cackling Goose?
The cackling goose is a species of goose found in North America and East Asia....
Where can I report a Cackling Goose sighting?
You can log sightings of Cackling Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cacgoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
16,123
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