Canadian goose
Large northern waterfowl
Canadian goose is a common but technically incorrect name for the Canada goose, a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheek patches, and brown body.
The species is native to North America and known for V-formation migration, aggressive behavior during nesting season, and prolific presence on golf courses, parks, and lawns.
The Canadian geese have taken over the soccer field again.
Aerodynamic group flight pattern
- flockAnimals gathered together
- migrationMovement to new territory
- flywayEstablished bird migration path
- aerodynamicsPhysics of air motion
drafting · wingspan · altitude · glide · navigation · southward · thermal · airborne
Swimming birds collectively
- ganderMale of the species
- goslingJuvenile waterfowl
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
beak · webbed feet · down · molting · nesting · clutch · egg · ornithology
Loud nasal blast
- honkingMaking horn sounds
- gabbleRapid, muddled talk
- cackleHarsh, shrill laugh
- alarmUrgent warning signal
warning · vocalization · loud · trumpet · communicate · distress · territorial · signal
Animal excrement deposits
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- overpopulationUnsustainable density of inhabitants
- pestHarmful creature or nag
- territorialDefensive about owned space
chasing · hissing · mess · lawn damage · urban wildlife · management · deterrent · conflict
V-formation
Aerodynamic group flight pattern
- flockAnimals gathered together
- migrationMovement to new territory
- flywayEstablished bird migration path
aerodynamics · drafting · wingspan · altitude · glide · navigation · southward · thermal · airborne · lift
waterfowl
Swimming birds collectively
plumage · beak · webbed feet · down · molting · nesting · clutch · egg · ornithology · avian
honk
Loud nasal blast
alarm · warning · vocalization · loud · trumpet · communicate · distress · territorial · signal · chorus
droppings
Animal excrement deposits
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- overpopulationUnsustainable density of inhabitants
- pestHarmful creature or nag
territorial · chasing · hissing · mess · lawn damage · urban wildlife · management · deterrent · conflict
wetland
Waterlogged land ecosystem
riverbank · park · golf course · lawn · urban · suburban · shoreline · field · grassland · refuge
- Canadian wildlifecaribou, beaver, moose, polar bear, grizzly bear