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