Goose Facts
Scientific name for the Canada Goose: Branta Canadenenis
There are two types of Canada Geese: Migratory, that migrate north and south during the appropriate seasons, and resident geese who are in one region all year around.
A Male goose is called a gander
Average weight of the Canada goose is 10-15 pounds but can be up to 24 pounds
Wingspan is 18-22 inches
The general diet is grasses and grains
General nesting period is from March to June
The incubation period of the eggs is 28-30 days
Average amount of eggs in a nest is 4-7 eggs
The goslings (baby geese) will be able to fly in approximately 10 weeks
1-2 pounds of feces are produced by adult geese daily
Canada geese are protected under the
1918 International Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Canada geese mate for life
Life span is up to 25 years
Reports estimate that the populations of resident Canada geese increase by 17% each year in the United States
There are two types of Canada Geese: Migratory, that migrate north and south during the appropriate seasons, and resident geese who are in one region all year around.
A Male goose is called a gander
Average weight of the Canada goose is 10-15 pounds but can be up to 24 pounds
Wingspan is 18-22 inches
The general diet is grasses and grains
General nesting period is from March to June
The incubation period of the eggs is 28-30 days
Average amount of eggs in a nest is 4-7 eggs
The goslings (baby geese) will be able to fly in approximately 10 weeks
1-2 pounds of feces are produced by adult geese daily
Canada geese are protected under the
1918 International Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Canada geese mate for life
Life span is up to 25 years
Reports estimate that the populations of resident Canada geese increase by 17% each year in the United States
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