Goose - Wikipedia
WEBA goose (pl.: geese) is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser (grey geese and white geese) and Branta (black geese). Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily (e.g., Egyptian goose, Orinoco goose) are commonly called geese, but are not considered "true geese" taxonomically. [1]
Geese of the World - Wildfowl
WEBDec 14, 2021 · The ducks, geese, and swans of the world are collectively known as waterfowl, or as they are referred to in Europe, wildfowl. Among the waterfowl of the world are 20 species of geese. They are found in a wide variety of …
26 Types of Geese: Exploring Their Intriguing Lives - Outforia
WEBApr 16, 2023 · Geese species include the Canada Goose, Cackling Goose, Snow Goose, Ross’s Goose, and Barnacle Goose, among many others. Geese have various unique qualities, such as the Barnacle Goose’s unique breeding behavior and the Emperor Goose’s striking plumage.
List of goose breeds - Wikipedia
WEBThis list contains breeds and landraces of domestic geese as well as species with semi-domestic populations. Geese are bred mainly for their meat, which is particularly popular in Germanic languages countries around Christmas. Of lesser commercial importance is goose breeding for eggs, schmaltz, or for the fattened liver (foie gras).
Canada Goose Life History - All About Birds
WEBThe big, black-necked Canada Goose with its signature white chinstrap mark is a familiar and widespread bird of fields and parks. Thousands of “honkers” migrate north and south each year, filling the sky with long V-formations.
Canada goose - Wikipedia
WEBThe Canada goose (Branta canadensis), sometimes called Canadian goose, [2] [3] is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body.
10 Fun Facts About the Canada Goose | Audubon
WEBPublished December 14, 2022. Known for their V-shaped flocks that accent spring and fall skies, Canada Geese are one of our most abundant North American waterfowl species.
Hawaiian Goose - All About Birds
WEBWith its buttery yellow cheeks, grooved neck feathers, and stubby bill, the little Hawaiian Goose is one of the most distinctive geese in the world. This species, often known by its Hawaiian name Nene, almost went extinct in the 1950s, when only 30 individuals remained.
Goose | Anatomy, Migration & Behavior | Britannica
WEBGoose, any of various large heavy-bodied waterfowl intermediate in size and build between large ducks and swans, especially those of the genera Anser (so-called gray geese) and Branta (so-called black geese) in the bird family Anatidae. Associated mainly with fresh water and living in the Northern.
Canada Goose - All About Birds
WEBThe big, black-necked Canada Goose with its signature white chinstrap mark is a familiar and widespread bird of fields and parks. Thousands of “honkers” migrate north and south each year, filling the sky with long V-formations.