Brant
Branta bernicla
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- The scientific name of Brant is Branta bernicla.
- The Brant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Brant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brant belongs to the class Aves.
- Brant belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Brant belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Brant belongs to the genus Branta.
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