Canada Goose

Ducks, Geese, Swans 👁 48 views Updated 2026-11-01

Canada Goose (<em>Branta canadensis</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A large gray-brown goose with a black head and white chin patch; highly adaptable and often aggressive in parks; strong migrants flying in V-formation; introduced in Europe and New Zealand.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Branta; binomial: Branta canadensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 75-110cm. Average lifespan: 10-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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