Cackling goose Cackling goose The cackling goose ("Branta hutchinsii") is a North American bird of the genus "Branta" of black geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey "Anser" species. The black head and neck with white "chinstrap" distinguish this goose from all other geese except the larger Canada goose ("Branta canadensis") and the similarly sized barnacle goose ("B. leucopsis"). There are up to 5 subspecies of cackling goose, of varying sizes and plumage details. The female looks virtually identical but is slightly lighter and has a different voice. Some are hard to distinguish from the Canada
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