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Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
40.6989, -73.3502
Field Notes
Description:
The Canada Goose is a wild goose belonging to the genus Branta, which is native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, having a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. The male usually weighs 7–14 pounds, and can be very aggressive in defending territory. The female looks virtually identical but is slightly lighter at 5.5–12 pounds, generally 10% smaller than its male counterpart, and has a different honk. Goslings have yellow plumage.
Habitat:
This species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a variety of habitats.
Notes:
Canada Geese are herbivores although they sometimes eat small insects and fish. Their diet includes green vegetation and grains. The Canada Goose eats a variety of grasses when on land. It feeds by grasping a blade of grass with the bill, then tearing it with a jerk of the head. Their autumn migration can be seen from September to the beginning of November.
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