Southeast Birds

Identification

The canadian goose has a black head and neck sporting a white patch under his chin resembling a chinstrap. His chest is light brown or tan and he has a white rump with black tail feathers. His beak is black and his legs are grey.

The female is same as the male.

The babies, known as goslings, are brown and yellow.

They are big weighing about 8 to 15 pounds and are 30 to 45 inches in length. Their wingspan ranges from 50 to 70 inches.

Habitat

The Canadian Goose can be found all over the United States in winter, Northern United States and Southern Canada year round, and Canada in the summer. However, recently they have been seen all over the United States year round. (continue reading…)