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An Emperor goose stands in a grassy field during a warm, golden sunset, highlighting its distinctive white head and dark plumage.

Photo from Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service via Flickr (Public Domain Mark) · Photo source · Public domain

Emperor Goose Standing in Grass

An Emperor goose stands in a grassy field during a warm, golden sunset, highlighting its distinctive white head and dark plumage.

Emperor goose at sunset

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