Posted on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 by Interloper
The Canada Goose is a wild goose that’s native to the Arctic and temperate regions of North America. A member of the Branta species of geese, they possess mostly black plumage in contrast to geese belonging to the Anser genus, who are mostly grey.
Despite their name, Canada Geese are not only found in Canada, but have also managed to reach Europe without human intervention. The species can be found as far away as Siberia, China and Japan.
The largest ever wild goose on record was a Canadian Goose, weighing in at over 10 kg (around 25 pounds). The species is noted for being particularly aggressive in the defense of its goslings, hissing and charging at predators that get too close.
Canada Geese are generally herbivorous, prefering a diet of plants and grains. They will sometimes eat insects and fish, as well as foraging in rubbish bins in densely populated areas.
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