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I saw this bird today, with a few other geese, at a pier in Union County, NJ. This one was a bit smaller, but I would have still said Canada goose. But Merlin gives Cackling goose. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Canada is correct. Cacklers have much smaller, stubbier bills.
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