white-fronted goose

[ hwahyt-fruhn-tid, wahyt- ]

noun

1. a grayish-brown wild goose, Anser albifrons, of Eurasia and western North America, having a white patch on the front of the face.

Word History and Origins

Origin of white-fronted goose¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

For the record, last year’s bird was identified as a greater white-fronted goose by Travis Longcore, president of the Los Angeles Audubon Society.

From Los Angeles Times

On Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, a greater white-fronted goose landed on the field during the eighth inning of Game 2, which San Diego won to tie the series.

From Seattle Times

Travis Longcore, president of the Los Angeles Audubon Society and adjunct professor at UCLA, identified the wild bird as a greater white-fronted goose, which he said are an uncommon sight throughout most of the year in urban Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Audubon Society helpfully took to Twitter to identify the bird as a greater white-fronted goose.

From Seattle Times

The white-fronted goose seasons will open between October 17 and November 24.

From Washington Times