Kelp goose, female with multicolored plumage very different from the pure white of male kelp geese. The kelp goose is noted for eating only seaweed, primarily of the genus ulva. It inhabits rocky coastline habitats where it forages for kelp. New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom
Stock Photo: 23760 Species: Chloephaga hybrida, Chloephaga hybrida malvinarum Location: New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom Format: Digital 3:2 Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.
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