Black Brant

The Black Brant is now considered a separate species. It breeds in Northern Europe and America. The white spot on the neck is greater than with the common Brant.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branta_nigricans

Map:

http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/brent-goose-branta-bernic...

Scientific name:

Branta nigricans

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Goose

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Black

Beak colour:

Black

Beak shape:

Duck

Crown colour:

Black

Breast colour:

Black

Belly colour:

Black

Throat colour:

Black

Rump colour:

Black

Upperwing colour:

Black

Underwing colour:

Black

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

White

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Brent Goose

Read more about Brent Goose

The Black Brant has a white spot on its neck, that continues to its throat. The back of the Black Brent is dark, a Brent Goose has a grayer back.