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Classification of the Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) in the Animal Kingdom

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Barnacle Goose
Branta leucopsis
Taxonomy

Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). Photo 2006.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
in St. James Park, London, England

The Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) was registered by Bechstein in 1803.


The Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) in the Animal Kingdom

Classification

Name

Notes

Kingdom

Animalia

Animals: Multicelular systems that feed by ingestion.

Subkingdom

Eumetazoa

Animals with bodies made of two or more symmetrical sides.

Branch

Bilateria

Body with two symmetrical opposing sides.

Phylum

Chordata

Chordates

Subphylum

Vertebrata

Vertebrates

Superclass

Gnathostomata

Vertebrates with jaws.

Class

Aves

Birds: Vertebrates with feathers.

Superorder

Neognathae

Birds of Flight

Order

Anseriformes

Waterfowl & Screamers

Family

Anatidae

Waterfowl

Subfamily

Anserinae

Swans (Cygnini) and Geese (Anserini)

Tribe

Anserini

Geese

Genus

Branta

Geese

Species

Branta leucopsis

Barnacle Goose



Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) has no recognized subspecies.


Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). Photo 2006.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
in St. James Park, London, England.



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