barnacle goose (Meaning)
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barnacle goose (n)
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
Synonyms & Antonyms of barnacle goose
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barnacle goose Sentence Examples
- A large flock of barnacle geese descended upon the marshlands, their distinctive calls echoing through the air.
- The barnacle goose is a medium-sized species with a black neck and head, a white breast, and gray wings.
- Barnacle geese are highly social birds and often form large colonies, especially during the breeding season.
- The female barnacle goose lays a clutch of up to six eggs in a shallow scrape on the ground.
- The male barnacle goose helps to incubate the eggs and rear the young chicks.
- Barnacle geese feed primarily on grasses, shoots, and other vegetation found in salt marshes and coastal areas.
- The traditional belief that barnacle geese grew from barnacles attached to ships' hulls has been scientifically debunked.
- Barnacle geese have a lifespan of up to 20 years in the wild.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the barnacle goose and its nesting sites due to habitat loss and other threats.
- The barnacle goose is a fascinating bird with a unique life cycle and rich cultural history.
FAQs About the word barnacle goose
European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
A large flock of barnacle geese descended upon the marshlands, their distinctive calls echoing through the air.
The barnacle goose is a medium-sized species with a black neck and head, a white breast, and gray wings.
Barnacle geese are highly social birds and often form large colonies, especially during the breeding season.
The female barnacle goose lays a clutch of up to six eggs in a shallow scrape on the ground.
