Canada Goose

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Parks, lakes, fields.
Diet: Grass, grain.
Best time to spot: Year-round; V-formations.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Canada Goose sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the ducks, geese, and waterfowl family.

Recent US sightings

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