Goose

Animals Unique | Goose | A goose is a medium to large sized bird found in Europe, Asia and North America. There are around 29 known species of geese around the world Including Snowy Canadian geese and geese.

 

Geese mate and build nests in Their order to raise Their baby geese (known as goslings) in the north during the warmer summer months and then the geese migrate south in the winter to the warmer climates when the baby geese are strong enough to fly.

Geese growing niche to have the same mating partners for Their entire lives, and if not all of it then most of it. The Bond Between male and female geese partners is very strong and They Will Often spend most of Their time together with both the male and the female goose goose building the nest and raising Their young.

 

Geese are omnivorous birds feed on insects but Mainly, grubs, small fish and plankton in the water. Geese spend a great deal of time on the water and have special adaptations Such as the which Make Their webbed feet of aquatic life Easier.

Geese have a number of natural predators although, due to the size and strength of a goose, predatory animals do not always have an easy time if They fancy goose for dinner. The main predators of the goose are foxes, wild dogs, raccoons and birds That predominately prey on the goose eggs and newborn baby geese. Among Humans are one of the most common predators of geese, as geese are hunted all around the world for Their meat and feathers.

 

Geese are strong and hardy birds and are known to get to old ages, even in the wild. The average lifespan of a goose is Between 20 and 30 years but a number of geese individuals have been known to live for much longer.

Geese are known to have extremely strong wings as They migrate long distances every year to the warmer climates. Due to the fact That the wingspan of a goose is so large (normally one and half times the size of the goose's body), and the wings of the goose are so strong, a goose is known to be Able to inflict severe damage to Humans Become Threatened or should it annoyed!

 

Not only do geese flap Their wings to intimidate unwanted company, but They are also known to make a loud hissing noise. If these methods of defense fail, it is not uncommon for a goose to simply charge at the intruder hissing and flapping it's wings all at the same time.

The term is normally used geese to refer to these birds in general, but more particularly a female. The term Gander is Generally used to refer to a male .. The baby geese are Referred to as goslings and a group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle geese flying in formation with being called a wedge or a skein.

 

Goose Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Anserini
Scientific Name: Branta
Type: Bird
Diet: omnivore
Size (L): 60cm - 120cm (23.6in - 50in)
Wing Span: 83cm - 170cm (32.7in - 68in)
Weight: 1.5kg - 8kg (3.3lbs - 17lbs)
Top Speed: 90km / h (55mph)
Life Span: 12-26 years
Lifestyle: Flock
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Grey, Brown, Black, White
Skin Type: Feathers
Favourite Food: Grass
Habitat: Large ponds, rivers and lake shores
Average Clutch Size: 5
Main Prey: Grass, Seeds, Berries
Predators: Fox, Owl, Raccoon, Wild dogs
Distinctive Features: Long neck and noisy communication calls