Canada Goose

Branta canadensis · Species of goose native to the Northern Hemisphere
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
cangoo, CANG, CAGO

About the Canada Goose

The Canada goose is a large species of goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America, and it is occasionally found during migration across the Atlantic in northern Europe. It has been introduced to France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands. Like most geese, the Canada goose is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory; often found on or close to fresh water, the Canada goose is also common in brackish marshes, estuaries, and lagoons.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesBranta canadensis
Species Codescangoo, CANG, CAGO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Canada Goose belong to?

The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

How can I identify the Canada Goose?

The Canada goose is a large species of goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America, and it is occasionally found during migration across the Atlantic in northern Europe. It has been introduc...

Where can I report a Canada Goose sighting?

You can log sightings of Canada Goose on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cangoo, or on iNaturalist.