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Canada goose

Branta canadensis
Ducks and geese (Anatidae)

Small colour variations are possible
Canada gooseon RikenMon's Nature.Guide

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Black neck and head with white cheeks. Brown body, black/white tail, breast and belly light brown to white.  

Originally from North America. ♂ guards during breeding and helps raise the young. Not very territorial and can often be seen with multiple families and other geese. 

⇔ l. ♂ 97-99 cm , ♀ 90-93 cm

Larger than the ANSER ANSER (Grey goose).

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Size 60-90 cm

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2 LookAlikes (LA):

Brant goose

Barnacle goose

Canada goose

Canadese gans

Kanadagans

Bernache du Canada

Oca canadese

Barnacla canadiense grande

Ganso do Canadá

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