Canada Geese

This is a Canada Goose in Calgary, Alberta in Canada.

(photo by Chuck Szmurlo)

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Canada Geese
Text Box: The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is a goose that lives primarily in North America and is part of the genus Branta. The name Canadian Goose is not strictly correct. Some smaller subspecies can be difficult to distinguish from the recently separated Cackling Goose. The subspecies include: Dusky Canada Goose Vancouver Canada Goose Lesser Canada Goose Moffitt’s Canada Goose Giant Canada Goose Interior Canada Goose Atlantic Canada Goose The Great Lakes region has a very large population of Canada Geese. Text Box: Length: 30-43’’ Wingspan: 50-71’’ Weight (Male): 7– 14 lbs Weight (Female): 5.5– 12 lbs Life Span: 10– 24 years