Game animal · Waterfowl

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Photo: (c) Leah Fulton, some rights reserved (CC BY) — via iNaturalist

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. Native to arctic and temperate regions of North America, its migration occasionally reaches northern Europe. It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands.

Puzzle clues

These are the traits the daily game compares when you take a shot.

TypeWaterfowl
HabitatWetlands
HeadgearNone
RegionNationwide
Size classMedium
DietHerbivore
Typical weight9 lb

Field weight compared to the heaviest animal in the game.

Did you know?

Those V-formations save energy by drafting, and mated pairs stay together for life — some flocks have quit migrating and now stay put year-round.

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