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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - Parc des Rapides, Lachine - 2019-04-14
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) - 2019-04-14

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Canada Goose is the largest goose seen in Quebec. It spends the warm season in the Montreal area, and breeds along the rivers and lake shores. Quite territorial and defensive during breeding season, the geese join themselves in large flocks for migration in autumn.

🇫🇷Bernache du Canada
🇩🇪Kanadagans
🇲🇽Barnacla canadiense, Ganso del Canadá

Taxonomy

OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae

ID and Whereabouts

Clearly distinguishable from other goose species by its brown body, black neck, and head with white cheeks. The only similar species is the Brant (Branta bernicla), which is smaller and lacks the white cheeks, instead having a white ring around the neck.

In the Montreal area, Canada Geese are present from spring to autumn. They arrive as soon as the lakes and river shores thaw. During autumn, they gather in large flocks before migrating south in late October or early November.

Location Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Boisé Des Douze x - - -
Jardin Botanique de Montréal x x x -
Parc Angrignon x x x -
Parc Bernard-Landry x - x -
Parc Michel-Chartrand x - - x
Parc Mont Saint-Bruno x - - -
Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies x - - -
Parc de la Cité - x - -
Parc de la Frayère x x - x
Parc des Rapides x x x x
Parc des Étangs Antoine-Charlebois x x - -
Parc Île-de-la-Visitation x - - -
Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park - x - -

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length75-110cm
Weight2.6-6.5kg
Wingspan127-185cm
Clutch Size2-12 eggs
Incubation25-28 days
Fledging10 weeks
Sexual Maturity2-3 years

Explore More

📖 For more information about this species: Wikipedia Page

Captured Moments

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