Canada Goose taking Flight

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Facts about Canada Geese
Scientific Name: Branta canadensis
Family: Ducks, geese, swans (Anatidae)
Length: 75 - 110 cm
Wingspan: 127 - 185 cm 
Weight: Male 3.2 - 6.5 kg; Female 2.5 - 5.5 kg
Lifespan: 10 - 24 years
Diet: Mainly herbivores, grasses, green vegetation, grains; also insects and fish
Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, rivers, estuaries, garden ponds
Distribution: North America, Europe, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands
Conservation: Least concern

Canada Goose running up river as it takes off in flight. Canada Geese were introduced to the UK nearly 300 years ago and thrive throughout the UK. Canada Geese are mostly found near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers or estuaries where they feed on pondweed, grasses and algae. Canada Geese take flight from the water by running across the surface of the water until they take flight. Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) .