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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Canada Goose
Branta canadensis
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (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
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BODY
Length Range:
64-114 cm (25-45 in)
Weight:
6521 g (230.09 oz)
Size:
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:
178-190 cm (70-75 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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X