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The Branta canadensis or Canadian goose is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body.
It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America, and it is occasionally found during migration across the Atlantic in northern Europe.
has been introduced to France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, New Zealand, Japan, Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands.
Like most geese, the Branta canadensis or the Canada goose is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory. They are often found on or close to fresh water, the Canada goose is also common in brackish marshes, estuaries, and lagoons.
Extremely adept at living in human-altered areas, Branta canadensis or the Canada geese have established breeding colonies in urban and cultivated habitats, which provide food and few natural predators.
Canada geese are primarily herbivores, although they sometimes eat small insects and fish. Their diet includes green vegetation and grains.
The Canada goose eats a variety of grasses when on land. It feeds by grasping a blade of grass with the bill, then tearing it with a jerk of the head. The Canada goose also eats beans and grains such as wheat, rice, and corn when they are available.
In the water, it feeds from aquatic plants by sliding its bill at the bottom of the body of water. It also feeds on aquatic plant-like algae, such as seaweed.
In urban areas, it is known to pick food out of garbage bins. They are also sometimes hand-fed a variety of grains and other foods by humans in parks. Branta canadensis prefer lawn grass in urban areas. They usually graze in open areas with wide clearance to avoid potential predators.
When agitated or aggressively defending territory, Canada geese will typically initiate an encounter with a high-pitched hiss. Canada geese communicate with ten different vocalizations, each in response a different situation confronting them.
This species is native to North America. It breeds in Canada and the northern United States in a wide range of habitats.
