Canada goose / Kanadagans (Branta canadensis)

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Canada goose. 2022-05-01 09:55:20 New Jersey NIKON D5600 ISO 800
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Classification: Genus Branta; Subfamily Anserinae; Family Waterfowl (Anatidae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Australia.
vagrant, presumably from introduced NZ population
Vocalization: Trumpet like, resonant, honking sounds. Closer to Whooper Swans than many of the other geese. [Link]
Physical details: length=80-105 cm, wingspan=160-175 cm, weight=3670-5410 g

Song: Automatically generated from Xeno-Canto recording.
Song attributes: Frequency:
Cockeysville 2022-05-03 10:44:14 ♫ 2022-05-03 10:44:14 Source: BirdNet 20220503_104414 birdnet - Canada Goose - 2022-05-03 10:44:14 - Canada Goose - Cockeysville.mp3 Cockeysville (song)

First documented observation: 2022-05-01 in New Jersey. Most recent observation: 2024-10-06 in New Jersey.

Media


Canada geese in Central Park, NYC. 2024-10-06 18:48:06 New Jersey Canon EOS R7 24-240mm Shutter speed 8.625
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Birds of Maryland in 2022 / USA trip that originated with the ELO farewell tour