Goose is a bird that usually inhabits large ponds, rivers and lake shores. It has a feathers skin type. It has 83cm - 170cm (32.7in - 68in) wing span. The preferred food type is omnivore. Goose (branta) usually grows 60cm - 120cm (23.6in - 50in). The maximum speed it can reach is 90km/h (55mph). These birds usually live 12 - 26 years. The average weight of the goose is 1.5kg - 8kg (3.3lbs - 17lbs).
Facts about gooses
Name | Goose |
Scientific Name | Branta |
Family | Anatidae |
Predators | Fox, owl, raccoon, wild dogs |
Wing Span | 83cm - 170cm (32.7in - 68in) |
Colour | Grey, brown, black, white |
Life Span | 12 - 26 years |
Main Prey | Grass, seeds, berries |
Order | Anseriformes |
Distinctive Features | Long neck and noisy communication calls |
Class | Aves |
Top Speed | 90km/h (55mph) |
Diet | Omnivore |
Type | Bird |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Size (L) | 60cm - 120cm (23.6in - 50in) |
Habitat | Large ponds, rivers and lake shores |
Weight | 1.5kg - 8kg (3.3lbs - 17lbs) |
Average Clutch Size | 5 |
Genus | Anserini |