Canada goose
| Canada goose | |
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| Subfamily: | Anserinae
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| Tribe: | Anserini
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| Genus: | Branta
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| Species: | B. canadensis
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| Branta canadensis | |
| Canada goose distribution | |
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. There are a number of subspecies.