Much darker overall, with a soot-black belly and larger, more prominent white neck markings. Habitat and Diet

Brants are compact geese with short necks and stubby black bills.

The ( Branta bernicla ), also known as the Brent goose in Europe, is a small, coastal waterfowl species about the size of a mallard. Known for its remarkable long-distance migrations, it breeds further north in the high Arctic than any other goose and is famous for its strict reliance on marine habitats and specialized diet. Physical Appearance

brant goose