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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
84,6 cm
Berat
4906,599999999999 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

A large familiar goose with a black head and neck, white chinstrap patch, brown body, and white undertail. The most widespread goose in North America. Populations have dramatically expanded in urban parks due to adaptability. Migratory in the northern range; increasingly resident in temperate regions.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 84,6 cm 33.3 in
Berat 4906,599999999999 g 173.08 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black head and long neck with bold white chin strap. Back and wings brown-gray; underparts pale tan to white on belly. White undertail coverts. Tail black. Large and familiar; sexes similar in plumage.

Habitat & Range

Lakes, rivers, ponds, parks, golf courses, agricultural fields, and coastal marshes across North America. Breeds on ground near water. Many populations now resident year-round in temperate urban areas.

Rentang Geografis

Breeds across Canada and Alaska; winters from the contiguous US to northern Mexico. Introduced populations resident in Europe and New Zealand.

Diet & Feeding

Grazes aquatic vegetation and grasses in Arctic tundra; migrates south to winter on estuaries eating eelgrass and saltmarsh plants.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 40-86 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-8

Suara

Kicauan

A loud, resonant 'a-honk' or 'hrr-onk'. Flocks produce a constant clamoring honk during migration. Also gives softer cackling contact calls. One of the most recognizable bird sounds.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Branta
Spesies Branta canadensis

Distribution

Canada Goose has been recorded in 35 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Canada Goose eat?
Grazes aquatic vegetation and grasses in Arctic tundra; migrates south to winter on estuaries eating eelgrass and saltmarsh plants.
Where does the Canada Goose live?
Lakes, rivers, ponds, parks, golf courses, agricultural fields, and coastal marshes across North America. Breeds on ground near water. Many populations now resident year-round in temperate urban areas.
Is the Canada Goose endangered?
The Canada Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Canada Goose nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-30 days. Fledging: 40-86 days.
What does the Canada Goose sound like?
A loud, resonant 'a-honk' or 'hrr-onk'. Flocks produce a constant clamoring honk during migration. Also gives softer cackling contact calls. One of the most recognizable bird sounds.
How big is the Canada Goose?
The Canada Goose has a wingspan of 84.6 cm, weight of 4906.599999999999 g.
What order and family does the Canada Goose belong to?
The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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