Canada Goose

The Canada Goose is a goose belonging to the Anatidae family. It is closely related to the Brant Goose and Cackling Goose, of which the latter was once considered a subspecies.

Description
The Canada Geese appears with a long, slender, black neck while possessing a white "chin strap" marking on its head. It has a short, black tail and a brown plumage.

Canada Geese are large birds that are generally found in sizes of 92 to 122 cm in length while up to 1.8 m in wingspan.

Calls
The Canada Goose emits a loud, familiar "ah-honk" call.

Distribution/habitat
Canada Geese are distributed among lakeshores, riverbanks, ponds, farmlands, and even city parks.