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Field Guide for all the Birds of North America


Canada Goose

4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: CANG (1)

Bernache du Canada

Branta canadensis

Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities

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Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Geese

B L W W W Family Latin Name
45" 114.3cm 60" 152.4cm 9.8lb. 4.5kg Anatidae Branta canadensis

There are at laest seven sub-species of the Canada Goose. The more common ones is the Greater Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima), the Lesser Canada Goose (Branta canadensis parvipes) and the Dusky Goose (Branta canadensis occidentalis).

North American Birds Videos

  1. Click here - Greater Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima)
  2. Click here - Lesser Canada Goose (Branta canadensis parvipes)
  3. Click here - Dusky Canada Goose (Branta canadensis occidentalis)

North American Bird Calls

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The Canada Goose is the largest goose in North America and has the largest population. It is seen throughout the North American continent, at one time of the year or another. This goose species covers all of the North American continent even into Mexico. These geese are also seen in Eurasia.


References to Other Bird Sites:

ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.


Classic Collection of North American Birds

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