Branta dickeyi

Branta dickeyi

Branta dickeyi is an extinct goose from Pleistocene or Holocene deposits of Baja California, Mexico. This herbivorous anatid is related to modern Branta geese such as cackling and Canada geese and may represent a local island or coastal population. Its fossil record contributes to understanding the geographic distribution and Quaternary history of black geese in North America.

Discovery & Naming

موقع الاكتشاف United States

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Where were Branta dickeyi fossils found?
Fossils of Branta dickeyi were found in United States.

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