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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Branta canadensis |
| Species Codes | cangoo, 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.