The Brant mates for life and lives in colonies. The sexes are similar in appearance. Both parents take a role in the tending of the young.

The Brant is a bit smaller than a mallard, measuring 25 in/ 38 cm with a wingspan of 18 in/46 cm. It has a mostly black body with a white rear-end, some while blotches on the underside and back and a very distinctive white neck band. Legs, feet, tail, bill and eyes are all black.

The Brant feeds on various vegetation.
In migration they often fly in the classic V formation associated with geese.

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