Branta canadensis

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)



Habitat Canada geese live in a variety of habitats that are close to water, and grass or grain fields. They also tend to gather in lawns because they can eat grass and a lawn provides an unobstructed view to keep watch for predators.

Range Throughout the temperate and arctic areas of the North American continent; some have been introduced to Europe throughout the regions with similar conditions.

Description Black head and neck, brown body plumage, but with a white "chinstrap" that differentiates the Canada Goose from almost all of the other species of geese. They typically range from 75-110 cm in length, 127-185 cm in wingspan, and the males are about 5.5-12.1 lbs., although the females are a little lighter.