Delamaria Goose
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| Delamaria Goose | |
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| A Delamaria Goose over Edwardsland | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Chordata
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| Class: | Aves
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| Order: | Anseriformes
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| Family: | Anatidae
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| Genus: | Branta
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| Species: | B. delamarientis
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| Binomial name | |
| Branta delamarientis | |
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| Delamaria goose distribution: Summer range (native) Year-round range (native) Wintering range (native) Summer range (introduced) Year-round range (introduced) Wintering range (introduced) Summer range (cackling goose) | |
The Delamaria goose (Branta delamarientis), or Delamarian goose, is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of east Argis and is most common in Delamaria. It was first discovered by Europans in the 15th century and was named after the Delamarian region.