Least Concern
Goose (Canada)
Branta canadensis
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About
The Canada goose is a large waterfowl known for its distinctive black head and neck with a white cheek patch. They are highly adaptable and have successfully colonized urban areas. Canada geese are migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
Habitat
Wetlands, lakes, and rivers of North America
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, grains, and aquatic plants
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Fun Facts
- Canada geese fly in a V-formation to conserve energy during migration.
- They mate for life and return to the same nesting site each year.
- Canada geese can live for over 20 years in the wild.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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