Overview of the Canadian Geese

The Canada Goose is a wild goose is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America. They are primarily black, brown and white. They have a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brownish-gray body. They are usually 3 feet long, with wingspans of 6-7 feet. They can weigh from 7 to 14 pounds, and can be aggressive, especially when defending their territory. An unusually large specimen of the giant Canada goose race, weighed 24 pounds with a wingspan of 7.3 feet, which is the largest goose recorded of any species.

The female is identical to the male, but usually 10% smaller, weighing between 5 and 12 pounds, and has a different honk. Their average lifespan is between 10 and 24 years, and like most geese they are naturally migratory. They primarily winter in the United States.

They are herbivores, although they will eat small insects and fish on occasion. They are now the most common waterfowl species in North America, and in many areas are now regarded as pests.

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