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Canada Goose
Branta Canadensis
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Click images for larger view. Photos: Dave Brenner, Joyce Daniels

Habitat: Lakes, ponds, bays, marshes and fields.

  • The Canada goose is the most widespread goose in North America.
  • This large bird has a black head and neck (sometimes called a “stocking”) and a white chinstrap.
  • Canada geese nest in every Michigan county but are most common in the southern third of the state.

To learn more about the Canada goose population in Michigan, see: MDNR Website
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Updated: 11/11/09