Family: AnatidaeHabitat: Found in a variety of habitats, ranging from tundra to pasturelands, and flooded agricultural fields to wooded swamps; almost always near water.
Distribution: Breeding range extends from the Arctic coast of Alaska east to northern Canada and western Greenland; and south to an approximate line extending from central California east to Tennessee, Kentucky, New York, and Virginia. Widespread in winter, at which time it can be found in southern Alaska, southern Canada, and throughout many of the lower 48 states; and even into northern Mexico. In the U.S., there are many feral populations of Canada Geese, even in areas that are outside the normal breeding range (A.O.U. 1998).
Field Marks: Black neck, gray body plumage, and white chin patch that extends up onto side of face.
Nest Habits: Breeds on the ground, usually near water. Nest consists of a depression lined with grasses, mosses, and small sticks. Also readily accepts artificial nest platforms.
Eggs: 2-12, usually 4-7; 74-90 millimeter; white.
Incubation: Incubation lasts approximately 25-30 days, by female. Young are able to fly when they are approximately 40-73 days old; both sexes care for the young.
