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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis maxima

Photo by hterbluc
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a goose with a black neck and head. It has white spots and a brown body. Depending on gender they can vary anywhere between 5 - 14 lbs and about 3 - 4 feet.

Habitat:

In fair weather months the Canada geese live and breed in Canada or on the American northern border. In winter they will migrate south. They also have a large population in the great lake area. Some flocks live permanently in Chesapeake Bay and British Columbia. In general they live often by retention ponds or parks.

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PublishedMay 19, 2014

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