In medieval Europe, the barnacle goose was believed to be born from a barnacle.
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Then there's the really odd folk-history behind the name of the barnacle goose.
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The best place to be if you are a barnacle goose is at the edge of your flock.
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Of avian species, the barnacle goose was the most common at 7% positive.
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Anyone like to propose a new name for the barnacle goose?
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The barnacle goose, mute swan, whooper swan, eider, shelduck and a great many other bird species have been given protection status.
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Toikka's willow grouse appears plump enough for a festive table, and his muscular barnacle goose looks as if it might actually take flight.
From the time.com
Some, like the barnacle goose have greatly changed their migratory habits and have a much later spring departure, which has increased the conflict with agriculture.
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Superstition said that when the barnacle reached a certain size it would drop off, and if it fell into water it would turn into a duck or a goose.