Since the recent past, Canadian Geese have become too numerous not only in the urbanized areas but also in the suburbs of the country. The bird is generally black in color from the head to the neck, and the color changes from tan to cream over the breast. It has a brown back with a whitish strip over the chin.
About one or two decades ago ago the people purposely took efforts to re-establish the Canada Geese to different regions of the country. It is however, peculiar to note that now these geese are treated like unwanted pests, as their number multiplied beyond the bearable limits.
There are at least about eleven subspecies of Canadian Geese that have been recorded.Many of them have distinct features. In northern Canada, the size of the geese is relatively smaller. In most of the western region, they seem to have a generally darker color.
Once, the Canadian Geese used to migrate to the southern area over winter. But in recent times, they more commonly choose to migrate to the northern region particularly because of the availability of grain even over winter and autumn. This is because cultivation patterns have been altered over the years. The threat due to hunting and varying weather conditions are also other reasons.
The geese in Canada shift to the north once the breeding period is over. The geese which have no nests and those birds which don't breed leave to the distant north by travelling a distance of about 1500 kilometers. The geese which normally do not migrate in winter approach the north by the latter half of summer. This is required to enable them to molt. Geese molt in thickly planted areas.
The giant Canada goose nearly became extinct in the 1900s and has been reintroduced to the local landscape however the excess amount of these geese has resulted in their classification as pests. An interesting fact about the Canada goose is that they matefor life and both genders are known to choose their mate of similar sizes.
The Canada geese mostly live in marshes. They are also seen on grasses and amidst grain-growing lands, more frequently nearer to water. So, they can find feed for their young without any difficulty. They can also keep a watch on preying animals and protect their young. Therefore, many flocks of geese are seen amidst our social environs, such as parks, lawns, airports and golf courses.
During the seasons of spring and summer, Canadian Geese primarily feed on grass, decaying cabbage leaves, eelgrass and marshy plants. In winter and autumn, plenty of blueberries and other grains and seeds are available for their food. Two of their major subspecies have amazingly adapted themselves to their environs and thrive well.
The Canadian Geese lay two to eight eggs at a time. Each egg is 3.3 inches long and 8.3 centimeters wide. The eggs are creamy white in color. They incubate for about 25 to 28 days and each egg hatches to display a yellow hatchling with eyes open. The young one stays in the nest for about 45 to 50 days before it becomes independent.
About one or two decades ago ago the people purposely took efforts to re-establish the Canada Geese to different regions of the country. It is however, peculiar to note that now these geese are treated like unwanted pests, as their number multiplied beyond the bearable limits.
There are at least about eleven subspecies of Canadian Geese that have been recorded.Many of them have distinct features. In northern Canada, the size of the geese is relatively smaller. In most of the western region, they seem to have a generally darker color.
Once, the Canadian Geese used to migrate to the southern area over winter. But in recent times, they more commonly choose to migrate to the northern region particularly because of the availability of grain even over winter and autumn. This is because cultivation patterns have been altered over the years. The threat due to hunting and varying weather conditions are also other reasons.
The geese in Canada shift to the north once the breeding period is over. The geese which have no nests and those birds which don't breed leave to the distant north by travelling a distance of about 1500 kilometers. The geese which normally do not migrate in winter approach the north by the latter half of summer. This is required to enable them to molt. Geese molt in thickly planted areas.
The giant Canada goose nearly became extinct in the 1900s and has been reintroduced to the local landscape however the excess amount of these geese has resulted in their classification as pests. An interesting fact about the Canada goose is that they matefor life and both genders are known to choose their mate of similar sizes.
The Canada geese mostly live in marshes. They are also seen on grasses and amidst grain-growing lands, more frequently nearer to water. So, they can find feed for their young without any difficulty. They can also keep a watch on preying animals and protect their young. Therefore, many flocks of geese are seen amidst our social environs, such as parks, lawns, airports and golf courses.
During the seasons of spring and summer, Canadian Geese primarily feed on grass, decaying cabbage leaves, eelgrass and marshy plants. In winter and autumn, plenty of blueberries and other grains and seeds are available for their food. Two of their major subspecies have amazingly adapted themselves to their environs and thrive well.
The Canadian Geese lay two to eight eggs at a time. Each egg is 3.3 inches long and 8.3 centimeters wide. The eggs are creamy white in color. They incubate for about 25 to 28 days and each egg hatches to display a yellow hatchling with eyes open. The young one stays in the nest for about 45 to 50 days before it becomes independent.
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