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Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Description:

Branta Canadensis also known as Canadian Geese are big waterbirds with a long neck, large body, large webbed feet, and wide, flat bill. They have a black head with white cheeks and chinstrap, black neck, tan breast, and a brown back. They fly in flocks normally in a V formation and migrate for the winter.

Habitat:

They can be located basically anywhere with water such as lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers. They can even be found in your yard eating your vegetables.

Notes:

Catherine West

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Thomas Nelson Community College
Spotted by a stud ent at Thomas Nelson Community College

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Dec 2, 2014
Submitted on Dec 9, 2014

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