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The big, black-necked Canada Goose with its signature white chinstrap mark is a familiar and widespread bird of fields and parks. Thousands of “honkers” migrate north and south each year, filling the sky with long V-formations.
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What should I do? The big, black-necked Canada Goose with...
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Life History - Canada Goose Identification - All About Birds
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Similar looking birds to Canada Goose: Cackling Goose Adult...
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Maps - Canada Goose Identification - All About Birds
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Sounds - Canada Goose Identification - All About Birds
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In flight shows a prominent white "U" on the dark uppertail,...
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5 days ago · Canada Goose: Bird Facts and Identification. Learn what a Canada goose looks like and sounds like, if it's OK to feed Canada geese, and what to do if a family is nesting in your yard.
What Does A Canada Goose Look Like? What’s Their Wingspan? When you observe a Canada Goose, you’ll immediately notice its distinctive markings. The species, known scientifically as Branta canadensis, typically displays a black head and neck, white cheeks, and a white chinstrap marking.
Description. 35-46" (89-117 cm). Basic pattern unmistakable, with white chinstrap on black head and neck. Different populations vary greatly in size and body color (from white-chested to very dark). Compare to Cackling Goose. Size. About the size of a Heron, About the size of a Mallard or Herring Gull. Color. Black, Brown, Gray, White.
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis), sometimes called Canadian goose, is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body.
