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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This Goose was enjoying it's daily bath.
Size & Shape
Canada Geese are big waterbirds with a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and wide, flat bill.
Color Pattern
Canada Geese have a black head with white cheeks and chinstrap, black neck, tan breast, and brown back.
Behavior
Canada Geese feed by dabbling in the water or grazing in fields and large lawns. They are often seen in flight moving in pairs or flocks; flocks often assume a V formation.

Habitat:

just about anywhere near lakes, rivers, ponds, or other small or large bodies of water, and in yards, park lawns, and farm fields.

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Comments (10)

sundar Action Shots Emma! :-)
Thanks for all the likes. I recommend that you should watch waterfowl at play in water. It is very relaxing and fun.
Thnx sachin, it is a joy watching them splashing around!

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