The Canada Goose is a large goose with a black head and neck and a white cheek patch. It grazes on grasses, sedges and crops and also feeds in shallow water. Pairs usually remain together for many years, and both adults guard the young. Some populations migrate long distances, while many birds in towns and parks are resident. Smaller Cackling Geese were separated from this species in 2004.
Locations where this species is supported by a dated first record, an unambiguous single-place outing or a reviewed assignment.
