Canada Goose

The familiar deep, resonant honking call, often given in a series. Males have a lower-pitched honk while females produce a higher-pitched 'hrink' sound. Used during flight, to maintain contact, and to signal alarm or aggression.

Migratory in northern parts of range, with spectacular seasonal movements. However, many urban and suburban populations have become year-round residents, especially in areas where they are fed or where water remains unfrozen in winter.

Highly adaptable to various habitats including lakes, ponds, bays, marshes, fields, and increasingly in urban and suburban parks and golf courses. Nests near water, but feeds in open grassy areas. Native to North America but introduced to parts of Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and South America.

Most active during daylight hours. Migratory populations breed in northern regions during summer and fly south for winter. Form large flocks outside of breeding season. Molt their flight feathers in summer, becoming temporarily flightless.

The Canada Goose is a large, distinctive waterbird with a black head and neck, white chinstrap, pale breast, and brownish-gray back. Known for V-shaped flocks and ringing honks, it is widespread across North America; some populations rebounded strongly and now thrive around cities and suburbs.