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
Cathy Branta also qualified to the 1984 World Championships. His 28th place finish contributed to the USA's team silver medal. In 1986, he won a separate "World Cross Country Championships Senior Men's Trials" in 1986, qualifying him to run in the 1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. His 10th place finish contributed to the USA's team bronze medal. She currently coaches high school track and cross country, and teaches physical education and health in Wittenberg-Birnamwood, WI. She is married and has three children. Cathy Branta Cathy Easker (née Branta; born January 6, 1963) is a retired middle-distance and long distance runner from