Barnacle Geese are native to Greenland, and Norway. They have a black chest, neck and crown, with a cream-white face. The males and females are similar in appearance, with the males being larger. The spreading of black from the neck over the head gives the face a hooded appearance. The upper back is black, shading back to a silver-gray. The breast, sides and flanks are a pale gray and the belly, undertail coverts and rump are white, with a black tail. The feet, legs and bill are black.

They will feed on grasses and plants found in water, along with a poultry layer feed.

They are yearlings and have been pinioned.