Canada Goose, 20022023, 24 f
Canada Goose,
Order,- Anseriformes, Family,- Anatidae, Species,- Branta canadensis,
The Canada Goose was introduced into England from North America in the seventeenth century. Further introductions in Britain and Ireland as well as in Norway. Sweden and other European countries have resulted in the species becoming naturalised and expanding its range beyond that of the initial introductions, It is found on lakes, pools and ornamental waters especially where grassy banks offer good feeding. The nest-site is usually close to water, often at the base of a tree or on islands where present. The species is colonial, though solitary nests occur, The nest is a mound of grass, reeds and other plant material lined with down lncubation is by the female alone though the male stands guard.
The Canada Goose feeds mainly on plant matter including some aquatic plants. Most of the food is taken on land where shoots, roots, cereals, and seeds form the diet.
The British population is largely resident, though there is a strong moult-migration, particularly from Yorkshire to Invernesshire. Scandinavian breeders move to Germany and the Netherlands in winter, Some wild Canada Geese from North America in very small numbers in Ireland and west Scotland in winter.
Migration, - Main movements in mid September to November and return in late February to April,
Length, - Male - 99 cm, Female, - 94 cm,
Wing length, - Male, -49 cm, Female, -47 cm,
Weight, - Male, - 4900 g, Female, - 4400 g,
Wingspan,- 1.5 - 1.8 m
Lifesspan,- 20 - 25 years,
Status,- Localized,
Canada Goose, 20022023, 24 f
Canada Goose,
Order,- Anseriformes, Family,- Anatidae, Species,- Branta canadensis,
The Canada Goose was introduced into England from North America in the seventeenth century. Further introductions in Britain and Ireland as well as in Norway. Sweden and other European countries have resulted in the species becoming naturalised and expanding its range beyond that of the initial introductions, It is found on lakes, pools and ornamental waters especially where grassy banks offer good feeding. The nest-site is usually close to water, often at the base of a tree or on islands where present. The species is colonial, though solitary nests occur, The nest is a mound of grass, reeds and other plant material lined with down lncubation is by the female alone though the male stands guard.
The Canada Goose feeds mainly on plant matter including some aquatic plants. Most of the food is taken on land where shoots, roots, cereals, and seeds form the diet.
The British population is largely resident, though there is a strong moult-migration, particularly from Yorkshire to Invernesshire. Scandinavian breeders move to Germany and the Netherlands in winter, Some wild Canada Geese from North America in very small numbers in Ireland and west Scotland in winter.
Migration, - Main movements in mid September to November and return in late February to April,
Length, - Male - 99 cm, Female, - 94 cm,
Wing length, - Male, -49 cm, Female, -47 cm,
Weight, - Male, - 4900 g, Female, - 4400 g,
Wingspan,- 1.5 - 1.8 m
Lifesspan,- 20 - 25 years,
Status,- Localized,