Canada Goose
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.
