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Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae

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Anser sp.—Extinct GooseRegional Pleistocene distribution of extinct Anser sp.

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Late Blancan/Irvingtonian: Vallecito Creek, Anza-Borrego Desert (Howard 1963).

Literature. Howard 1963.

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Anser sp.—Snow or White-fronted GooseRegional Pleistocene distribution of Anser sp.

Sites.

Mid Wisconsin: Térapa (Steadman and Mead 2010).

Literature. Steadman and Mead 2010.

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Anser albifrons (Scopoli 1769)—Greater White-fronted GooseRegional Pleistocene distribution of Anser albifrons

Anser albifron, photo by Dave Menke, US Fish and Wildlife ServiceFig. 1. Anser albifrons. Photograph by Dave Menke, courtesy of the US Fish & Wildlife Service.

This large goose is widespread during migration.

Sites.

Rancholabrean: San Pedro Lumber Yard (Jefferson 1991a).

Sangamon: San Pedro Lumber Co. (Jefferson 1991a).

Mid/Late Wisconsin: Rancho La Brea (Stock and Harris 1992); San Miguel Island (Guthrie 1998).

Mid Wisconsin/Holocene: Shelter Cave (Howard and Miller 1933: ?).

Literature. Howard and Miller 1933; Guthrie 1998; Jefferson 1991a; Stock and Harris 1992.


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Last Update: 8 Feb 2014