Canada Goose (Common Canada Goose)

The Canada Goose is a large wild goose with a distinctive black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body. Known for their classic V-formation migration and loud honking calls, they are highly adaptable birds frequently found in human-altered landscapes.

Strikingly bicolored pattern typical of certain goose primary feathers, featuring a stark white base transitioning cleanly into a rich dark brown or blackish-brown tip and outer edge. The rachis is white near the base and darkens toward the tip.

Tightly interlocked pennaceous structure along the entire vane, featuring robust barbs connected by hooked barbules (barbicels) to create a waterproof, aerodynamic surface. No significant afterfeather.

Smooth, firm, and slightly glossy with a strong, rigid feel. The surface is naturally water-repellent due to preen oil and tight barb interlocking.

Large size (nearly 11 inches), strong asymmetry, stiff curved rachis, and the striking contrast between the pristine white lower vane and the dark brown/black terminal portion.

Found near lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, agricultural fields, mowed lawns, and urban parks with open water access.

Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, migrating south to the United States and Mexico for winter. Widely introduced globally, including parts of Europe and New Zealand.

Act as grazers that help shape wetland and grassland plant communities, while serving as a prominent prey base for large mammalian and avian predators.

Snow Goose or other large waterfowl species, though the specific dark-and-white regional pattern and size make Canada Goose primaries distinct.

Canada Geese mate for life and maintain complex family structures that can persist through the winter migration.

Good condition, fresh appearance with intact barbs and minimal fraying or wear.

Found in Winnipeg MB, on a grassy boulevard. We have a lake in the area, lots of gulls, magpies, other corvids and the occasional goose. It’s 10.75” long, is slightly curved, one edge has shorter fledge then the other side.