Canada Goose

This large goose has a long black neck, and a black head with a prominent white patch, which forms a strap around the throat that extends onto the face. The body is brown, with paler underparts. The sexes are similar in appearance; juveniles can be identified as the throat-strap is brownish, and the head and neck are duller. This vocal goose produces a range of deep honking calls, a loud 'aa-honk' in flight and hissing sounds when threatened.