Canada Goose

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.

Read more about Canada Goose:  Taxonomy and Etymology, Description, Distribution and Habitat, Behavior, Relationship With Humans, Migration

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