The lives of Geese

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland today for thousands of farmers worry about lead that flock of geese can be a carefree life - day after day, year after year.

The worldwide stock of Canada Goose is large

Canada geese are among the most frequently occurring Gansart and are assigned to the family of ducks. As the name suggests it can, the main habitat of Canada geese in North America. Especially on large lakes and waters in the plains, the geese feel comfortable, because they feed by eating grasses and aquatic plants. Like other bird species, the Canada goose and geese migrate south in winter to spend this time in warmer climes.

Then they are also found in large areas of the United States. In spring, the geese return each year back to their original habitat. The hundreds of miles between winter and summer quarters put the Canada geese return to a larger group. Often you see them flying in the sky in the familiar V-formation. For several years there and in Europe a large population of Canada geese. Especially in the Scandinavian region this Gansart is widespread.

But even Germany, they have found a home. Often you will find these Gansart, which is considerably larger than the domestic, in parks and marine areas. Even by their appearance, the Canada goose differs from other species. Characteristic is especially the white chin strap. This starts our the beak and extends to slightly above eye level. Particularly striking is this feature, because the rest of the plumage on the head and neck is black. The beak is dark. Wings and belly plumage is characterized by various shades of gray and reddish brown in some light. The chicks and juveniles do not have the distinctive white chin stripe, because they are colored with gray. With most chicks can also detect a slight Olivstich. The male can reach a proud Canada goose weighs up to 6.5 kilos. In contrast, the female specimens are usually much easier. The entire body length can reach up to one meter. Canada geese normally live in large flocks. This close association is dissolved swarm only during the mating season.

Then try the gander, to impress the female mating behavior by Canada geese. If they are successful, resulting in a partnership that lasts several years. A female can lay up to hatch after mating and ten eggs. The hatched chicks are reared and start from the age of about two years, even with the pairing. Where are the first few years of a Canada goose is the most dangerous, however. Natural predators like foxes, wolves and eagles, are used in young animals is a particularly easy target. If this danger is overcome, the Canada geese in the wild can live up to ten years.