Canada Goose

Description:

This large goose is predominately brown with the characteristic black head and neck with its white "chinstrap." Flanks are white, tail is black. Sexes similar. Male tends to stand guard and often places himself between the goose/young and threats.

Habitat:

Canada geese require only grass on which to feed and a water body to retire from predators and to harbor nests and young. As a result, wetlands, ponds, and lakes all constitute satisfactory habitat provided grassy feeding areas are available. Many parks and suburban city areas often have thriving populations of these birds. These birds were photographed in Yellowstone National Park.