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The '''Canada goose''' (''Branta canadensis'') of the family [[Anatidae]], is a medium to large-sized waterfowl native to [[North America]]. Introduced feral populations are in [[Britain]] and other northern [[Europe|European]] countries. A separate population breeds in [[Asia]] on [[Kamchatka]] and in [[Japan]].

The '''Canada goose''' (''Branta canadensis'') of the family [[Anatidae]], is a medium to large-sized waterfowl native to [[North America]]. Introduced feral populations are in [[Britain]] and other northern [[Europe]]an countries. A separate population breeds in [[Asia]] on [[Kamchatka]] and in [[Japan]].

The Canada goose is instantly recognizable, having brownish-gray plumage with a black neck and head. It has a white chinstrap-like mark on its head, which is the main factor in recognizing this goose. Its call is the familiar "honk" sound associated with most [[goose|geese]].

The Canada goose is instantly recognizable, having brownish-gray plumage with a black neck and head. It has a white chinstrap-like mark on its head, which is the main factor in recognizing this goose. Its call is the familiar "honk" sound associated with most [[goose|geese]].

It breeds in [[Alaska]] and [[Canada]], and migrates south to the [[United States]] for the winter.

It breeds in [[Alaska]] and [[Canada]], and migrates south to the [[United States]] for the winter.

[[Category: Birds]][[Category:Waterfowl]]

[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Waterfowl]]