CANADIAN GOOSE

Basic Information

 Scientific Name: Branta canadensis In early 1900s thought to be extinct Diet: Herbivore Average life span in the wild:24 years

Basic Information Cont’d

Size: Body, 30 to 43 in (76 to 110 cm); Wingspan, 4.2 to 5.6 ft (1.3 to 1.7 m)

Weight:6.6 to 19.8 lbs (3 to 9 kg) Group name: Flock

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Range

Found in every U.S. state and Canadian province

Habitat

The preferred breeding habitat is tundra, and so the Canadian goose can be found in the Northern United States during breeding season.

Open, grassy habitats including temperate, terrestrial, and freshwater niches as well as tundra, semi-desert, wooded areas, and agricultural land. 

Interesting Facts

Newly hatched babies (called 'goslings') are able to swim immediately

The female typically lays a clutch of 5 to 7 white eggs (though the number can range anywhere from 2 to 12) while the male guards the nesting area.

Fun’ish Facts

Have become a nuisance for some airlines

50 geese can produce 2.5 tons of excrement or crap each year.

Can cover 1500 miles in a “V” formation under 24 hours

Observatory Video

Write two paragraphs about what you see and hear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHyuYvvNMe4

Sources

http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/birds/canada-goose.htm

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/canada-goose/