Canada Goose Branta canadensis

Identification
This goose has a black head and neck with a white chin patch. It is large and vocal.

Location
Common statewide

Size
6 to 14 pounds

Diet
It feeds on grasses grains and aquatic plants.

Habitat
It occurs in lakes rivers and fields.

Activity Period
Year round

Behavior
It is social and forms flocks. It is active year round.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.

Population
The population is abundant statewide.

History
It expanded greatly in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It often interacts with humans in parks.

Facts
It is known for its V shaped migration flights.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Grasses grains aquatic plants | Lakes rivers fields parks | Statewide