World Species : Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)

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Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)

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Synonyms: Anas canadensis (homotypic)

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Wikipedia Abstract

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, its migration occasionally reaches northern Europe. It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Like most geese, the Canada goose is primarily herbivorous and normally migratory; it tends to be found on or close to fresh water.

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Infraspecies

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EDGE Analysis

Uniqueness Scale: Similiar (0)

Unique (100)

Uniqueness & Vulnerability Scale: Similiar & Secure (0)

Unique & Vulnerable (100)

ED Score: 3.44739

EDGE Score: 1.49232

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Attributes

Clutch Size ^[7]	5
Clutches / Year ^[4]	1
Fledging ^[6]	51 days
Global Population (2017 est.) ^[3]	3,700,000
Incubation ^[4]	26 days
Mating System ^[8]	Monogamy
Maximum Longevity ^[4]	42 years
Snout to Vent Length ^[6]	33 inches (83 cm)
Speed ^[9]	37.357 MPH (16.7 m/s)
Water Biome ^[1]	Lakes and Ponds, Rivers and Streams, Coastal
Wing Span ^[9]	5.543 feet (1.69 m)

Adult Weight ^[2]	10.218 lbs (4.635 kg)
Birth Weight ^[4]	86 grams
Female Weight ^[2]	9.678 lbs (4.39 kg)
Male Weight ^[2]	10.759 lbs (4.88 kg)
Weight Dimorphism ^[2]	11.2 %

Breeding Habitat ^[3]	Wetlands
Wintering Geography ^[3]	Widespread U.S.
Wintering Habitat ^[3]	Wetlands, Agricultural

Diet ^[5]	Frugivore, Herbivore
Diet - Fruit ^[5]	10 %
Diet - Plants ^[5]	90 %
Forages - Ground ^[5]	60 %
Forages - Water Surface ^[5]	40 %

Female Maturity ^[4]	2 years
Male Maturity ^[4]	2 years

Biodiversity Hotspots

Name	Location	Endemic
California Floristic Province	Mexico, United States	No
Caucasus	Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey	No
Madrean Pine-Oak Woodlands	Mexico, United States	No

Habitat Vegetation Classification

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Prey / Diet Overlap

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Predators

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Providers

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Consumers

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