Migrant Introduced Uncertain Status Vagrant

• Main Authors: Branta Canadensis, Alan D. Wilson, Map Created Terry Sohl
• Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Black Head; Canada; The Throat; Branta canadensis; Canada Goose
• Online Access: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.353.187; http://www.pserie.psu.edu/seagrant/publications/factsheets/Canadagoose2012Lowres.pdf

data from NatureServe. CANADA GOOSE Branta canadensis Canada geese, also called “honkers ” are the most abundant of all North American species of geese, with scientists estimating about 1 million in the Atlantic flyway population. Unlike its migratory cousin, the resident Canada goose nests and resides predominantly in the United States, and has become a permanent and problematic resident in suburban and urban communities. Species Description The Canada goose is a large water bird weighing up to 18 lbs (8 kg). It has a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and a wide, flat bill. Both sexes have a black head and neck with broad white cheek patches that extend from the throat to the rear of the eye. The breast, abdomen, and flanks are light gray to a dark chocolate brown. The back and tail are usually dark brown to black with a white “U”-shaped band on the rump. They are often seen in flight moving in flocks which assume a V-formation.