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Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Description:

The Canada goose has a long black neck and head with a white band on its cheeks that runs under its chin like a strap. It has black feet and a light tan body with lighter brown or white under its tail. Its black bill has lamellae, or teeth, around the outside edges that are used as a cutting tool. Males and females look alike, although females are usually a little smaller than the males.

Habitat:

Lake Lewisville

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 7, 2012
Submitted on Dec 24, 2012

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