Basic Information  Scientific Name: Branta canadensis  In early 1900s thought to be extinct  Diet: Herbivore  Average life span in the wild:24 years

Basic Information Cont’d  Size: Body, 30 to 43 in (76 to 110 cm); Wingspan, 4.2 to 5.6 ft (1.3 to 1.7 m)  Weight:6.6 to 19.8 lbs (3 to 9 kg)  Group name: Flock

Canadian Goose Range= yellow is canadian goose range

Range  Found in every U.S. state and Canadian province

Habitat  The preferred breeding habitat is tundra, and so the Canadian goose can be found in the Northern United States during breeding season.  Open, grassy habitats including temperate, terrestrial, and freshwater niches as well as tundra, semi-desert, wooded areas, and agricultural land.

Interesting Facts  Newly hatched babies (called 'goslings') are able to swim immediately  The female typically lays a clutch of 5 to 7 white eggs (though the number can range anywhere from 2 to 12) while the male guards the nesting area.

Fun’ish Facts  Have become a nuisance for some airlines  50 geese can produce 2.5 tons of excrement or crap each year.  Can cover 1500 miles in a “V” formation under 24 hours

Observatory Video  Write two paragraphs about what you see and hear vNMe4

Sources  ada-goose.htm ada-goose.htm  nimals/birds/canada-goose/ nimals/birds/canada-goose/