Canada Goose - Lackford Lakes

Taxonomy: Class: Aves (birds), Order: Anseriformes (waterfowl), Fanily: Anatidae [i[(ducks, geese, and swans), Genus: Branta (geese), Species: Branta canadensis
Life Expectancy: Up to 6 years
Native/Introduced: Introduced, though naturally migrating to Northern Europe over the winter months
Habitat: Common in park ponds, rivers, lakes, canals and wetland areas, including coastal marsh habitats.
Distribution in the UK: Canada geese are a common sight across the entire UK.
Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List), Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Life Expectancy: Up to 6 years
Native/Introduced: Introduced, though naturally migrating to Northern Europe over the winter months
Habitat: Common in park ponds, rivers, lakes, canals and wetland areas, including coastal marsh habitats.
Distribution in the UK: Canada geese are a common sight across the entire UK.
Status: Least Concern (IUCN Red List), Protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
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