Canada Goose

Two Canadian geese

Canada Geese ~Photography by Janet Sippel

The Canada Goose is the most well-known and widespread of North American geese, which is probably why there are so many subspecies that have been found (12 to be exact). Canada Geese are monogamous, so a pair will stay together for life. They can live up to 25 years of age, making their loyalty to their mates even more impressive. Canadian Geese grow to be 0.7-1.1 m in length and have a wingspan of 1.3-1.7 m.

Voice:

Males and females actually sound different. The male Canada Goose has the well-known honk while the female has a more high-pitched hrink.

Watch this video to see a short documentary on the Canada Goose:

Nesting:

Usually they make nests on the ground close to water and line them with plant matter and down. They lay 2-12 eggs in 1-2 broods from May to August.

Feeding:

The Canada Goose grazes on leaves, grass, seeds, sedges, agricultural crops, berries and also insects.