Canada Goose
Scientific name
Branta canadensis
Lifespan
10-24 years
Range
Canada geese are native to North America. They are widespread across the United States and Canada, but will migrate south in the winter as far down as Mexico.
Diet
Canada geese are primarily herbivorous, feeding on plants such as grass and a variety of aquatic plants. They will also eat small insects.
Social Structure
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
Canada geese face a number of threats in the wild: Predators such as coyotes and foxes, diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and avian cholera, and habitat loss.
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