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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Description:

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...

Habitat:

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.

Notes:

It is not unheard of for these birds to travel 1500 miles in 24 hours under favorable winds!

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VicLoya
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VicLoya

Hamilton, Montana, USA

Spotted on Mar 23, 2005
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012

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