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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by Quiskal
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Field Notes

Description:

The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 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.

Habitat:

It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a variety of habitats. Its nest is usually located in an elevated area near water such as streams, lakes, ponds and sometimes on a beaver lodge.

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Canada Goose

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
A Mallard is a Duck while this is a Goose, but they are both in the same family back up the chain. Generally geese have longer necks and they have different bills - if a goose bites you it will hurt but a duck is unlikely to even bite you at all.
Quiskal
The Mallard is a Duck. The female is kind of boring but the male has a green head. The Canada Goose is much larger with a black head with a white stripe. See here for Mallard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard
HemaShah
What is the difference between Mallard and this species?

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