Jump to content

Canada goose

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Revision as of 17:26, 16 February 2023 by imported>Lights and freedom (removed Category:Anatidae; added Category:Geese using HotCat)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Canada goose
File:Canada goose.jpg
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Subfamily:
Tribe:
Genus:
Species:
B. canadensis
Binomial name
Branta canadensis
File:Branta canadensis map.png
Canada goose distribution

Lua error in Module:Taxonbar/candidate at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).

File:Branta canadensis MHNT.ZOO.2010.11.13.6.jpg
Branta canadensis

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a wild goose with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, it is occasionally found in northern Europe, and has been introduced to other temperate regions. There are a number of subspecies.