Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

CANG

Code 6

BRACAN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: White and black.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 64-114 cm (25-45 in)
Weight: 3809 g (134.4 oz)
Size: 5. Very Large (32 - 72 in)
Color Primary: Brown
Underparts: Pale gray with pale brown barring.
Upperparts: Dark gray-brown
Back Pattern: Barred or banded
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded, Solid
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded, Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong deep wing beats., Flies in V formation in migration., Strong powerful direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 190 cm (75 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings, Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Dark Gray

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