Canada goose

Or Canadian goose

noun

1. a common wild goose, Branta canadensis, of North America.

Canada goose

noun

1. a large common greyish-brown North American goose, Branta canadensis, with a black neck and head and a white throat patch

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canada goose¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Nguyen's team plans to extend this research beyond coastal regions and is collaborating with other campus researchers to study the spread of pathogens from Canada goose feces in Illinois.

From Science Daily

As well as competing with native species, Canada geese can spread diseases including avian flu that could affect human and animal health.

From Science Daily

County, Fisher said, Canada geese have laid claim to several parks and golf courses where they have lots of water and grass — sustenance.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles is home to migratory and local flocks of Canada geese, but Skoglund said its unknown which flock the birds belonged to.

From Seattle Times

Two Canada geese are recovering from serious burns after a flock of about 15 landed in the La Brea Tar Pits in late July.

From Los Angeles Times