Canada goose  (Branta canadensis)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyAnatidae
GenusBranta (1)
SizeWingspan: 160-175 cm (2)
Length: 90-100 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread introduced species (3). Protected in close season. May be shot from 1 September to 31 January (to 20 February in areas below high water mark). General licence permits sale of captive-bred birds and their eggs (4).

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