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Branta canadensis
This large goose has a long black neck, and a black head with a prominent white patch, which forms a strap around the throat that extends onto the face. The body is brown, with paler underparts. The sexes are similar in appearance; juveniles can be identified as the throat-strap is brownish, and the head and neck are duller. This vocal goose produces a range of deep honking calls, a loud 'aa-honk' in flight and hissing sounds when threatened.
Canada Geese are found near waterways in open, grassy habitats such as grasslands, chaparral, and arctic tundra. They also inhabit man-made habitats that are open and grassy, such as golf courses, agricultural land, airports, and parks
Plenty of Canada Goose there that day.
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