Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Branta
Species
canadensis
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Britain, Kansas
Number of Sub-Species
Up to seven subspecies
Migratory or Resident
Migratory but has become resident in many areas.
Preferred Habitat
Around fresh water
Distribution and Range
Originally arctic and temperate regions of North Amereica but introduced to Europe, New Zealand and South America
Food
Eat green vegetations and grains plus sometimes small insects and fish.