Canada Goose

Large waterbird with a distinctive black head and neck, white cheek patches, and a brownish-grey body. They are known for their 'V' shaped flight formations and loud honking.

Uniformly dark brownish-grey to charcoal on the dorsal surface with a slightly lighter, silvery-grey ventral side. Minimal patterning, which is characteristic of the species.

Tightly interlocked pennaceous barbs throughout most of the vane for aerobic flight; plumulaceous (downy) barbs present at the very base near the calamus.

Smooth, stiff, and slightly waxy or oily to provide water resistance. The trailing edge is flexible while the leading edge is rigid.

Solid dark grey-brown color across the vane, contrasting starkly with a thick, white/cream-colored rachis.

Found in a wide variety of habitats near water including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, and urban areas like golf courses and parks.

Native to Arctic and temperate regions of North America; widely introduced to Europe, New Zealand, and South America. High-latitude populations are migratory.

Primary herbivore/grazer. They play a role in seed dispersal but can also cause local eutrophication in ponds where populations are high.

Greylag Goose (Anser anser) - similar size but often has a lighter, more orange-tinged rachis. Other large Branta species can be nearly identical.

Canada Geese are known for their lifelong pair bonds. They are highly protective of their young and can be aggressive toward perceived threats.

Good condition; showing minor wear at the distal tip of the trailing vane. No signs of stress bars or significant parasites.