Barnacle goose Barnacle goose The barnacle goose ("Branta leucopsis") belongs to the genus "Branta" of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey "Anser" species. Despite its superficial similarity to the brant goose, genetic analysis has shown it is an eastern derivative of the cackling goose lineage. The barnacle goose was first classified taxonomically by Johann Matthäus Bechstein in 1803. "Branta" is a Latinised form of Old Norse "Brandgás", "burnt (black) goose" and the specific epithet is from the Ancient Greek "leukos" "white", and "opsis" "faced". The barnacle goose and the similar brant goose were previously
Percy A. Taverner Taverner, Canadian Ornithologist". The Taverner Cup, a 24-hour competitive birdathon held in eastern Ontario and western Quebec, is named after him. The timberline sparrow ("Spizella breweri taverneri"), considered to be a sub-species of Brewer's sparrow, and a sub-species of Canada goose ("Branta canadensis taverneri") carry the last part in his honour. In turn, he named the Fleming's grouse ("Dendragapus obscurus flemingi") after Canadian ornithologist James Henry Fleming. In 2015, in recognition of his contributions, the City of Ottawa named a new park at 130 Woodbine Place “Percy Taverner Park.” Percy A. Taverner Percy Algernon Taverner (June 10, 1875 – May