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Branta canadensis
Diet: Herbivore Average life span in the wild: 24 years Size: Body, 30 to 43 in (76 to 110 cm); Wingspan, 4.2 to 5.6 ft (1.3 to 1.7 m) Weight: 6.6 to 19.8 lbs (3 to 9 kg) Group name: Flock from National Geographic http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/an...
Native to North America, the Canada Goose often nests in high elevation areas near streams, lakes, and ponds but thrive wherever berries, grasses and grains are available.
It is not unheard of for these birds to travel 1500 miles in 24 hours under favorable winds!
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