Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii)
While the cackling geese have been widely considered a distinct species today, they have once been considered a Canada goose subspecies — the lesser Canada goose. In fact, it was not until 2004 that...
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Canadian Geese Facts
The Canada goose (Branta Canadensis) is one of the most common North American birds. It is easily recognized for its long neck and large body, with brown and black feathers on its back and white...
Read MoreEgyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)
The Egyptian goose, or Alopochen aegyptiaca, is a member of the Anatidae family, including ducks and swans. Native to areas located in the Nile Valley and regions to the south of the Sahara Desert,...
Read MoreHawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis)
The Hawaiian goose or Nene is a medium-sized goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. This endangered species of goose is closely related to the giant Canada goose. The nene was designated as Hawaii's...
Read MoreOrinoco Goose (Neochen Jubata)
The Orinoco goose is widely distributed in Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and Amazon Basin. This species can be found in various habitats, including riverbanks, wetland margins, and open...
Read MorePink-footed Goose (Anser Brachyrhynchus)
Pink-footed geese are medium-sized goose species that are native to the tundra lakes and wet meadows of Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard. The species is included in the subfamily Anserinae, within...
Read MoreSubspecies of Canada Goose
There are many different subspecies of Canada goose. These include: Atlantic Canada goose (B. c. canadensis) Giant Canada goose (B. c. maxima) Vancouver Canada goose (B. c. fulva) Interior Canada...
Read MoreWhat Do Canadian Geese Look Like?
Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are large waterfowl with a black head and neck, white cheek patches, and brown bodies. Canada geese range from 8 to 12 pounds in weight and 3 to 5 in length. The...
Read MoreWhite Goose Breeds
Think all geese are white? You're not alone! In fact, white-feathered geese are some of the most common and best-known in North America. Geese have been used for food and feathers for centuries, and...
Read MoreGreater White-Fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)
The Greater White-fronted Goose is a highly migratory goose species found across the Northern Hemisphere. In North America, this goose is characterized by its stocky brown body, pinkish orange bill,...
Read MoreGreylag Goose (Anser Anser)
The greylag goose is a large and distinctive waterfowl species throughout the Old World — Europe, Asia and Africa. It is the largest grey goose species and is considered the ancestor of many...
Read MoreLesser White-Fronted Goose (Anser Erythropus)
The lesser white-fronted goose, or Anser erythropus, is a goose found in the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. This species is closely related to the larger white-fronted goose. Like...
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