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In this section we are going to talk about goose, offering a few descriptions, starting with the terminology of the word. The term Goose (along with its plural "geese") is the general English name that is used for a significant number of birds, that belong to the Anatidae, which also includes the swan (larger than the goose) and the duck (smaller than the goose). Looking at the origins of the word "goose" we find out that it is in fact one of the first words of the Indo-European languages and the modern names derive from the proto-Indo-European roots.
You must know that there are other water birds, most of them related to the shelducks, that have as part of their name the term "goose". The true geese are mostly average to large types of birds, in just about every case (except for the Nene) associated more or less with the water areas. Most of the species that live in Europe, North America as well as Asia are strappingly traveling as wild birds, as they breed far north and spend their winters in the southern area.
However, escapes as well as voluntary introductions have led to consistent resident untamed populations of various species. For centuries, these birds have been tamed and in the west, the domestic goose is a descendant from the Greylag, while in Asia, the swan goose has been farmed for just about the same amount of time.
All geese species have a vegetarian diet and are known to become pests whenever the flocks feed on the arable crops, or inhabit ponds/the grassy areas available in the urban environments. If they get the chance, they will also take invertebrates. The domestic goose usually tries out most of the novel food items for their edibility.
The information about geese reproduction is not varried: these birds usually mate for life, although there are a small number of "breakups" and re-matings. Usually, they lay fewer eggs in comparison to ducks. Both parents will defend the nest site and the young, which in most cases results in higher rates of survival for the young geese.
A much more clear way of establishing the parameters for the group is that they have a rather uniform plumage coloring of the three colors recognized above. More than that, their legs and bills are pink, yellow or orange.
Without any doubt, the most recognizable and prevalent goose type in all the North American continent is the Canada Goose, which can be found in just about all types of water across the continent, starting with the tundra and finishing with the Gulf Coast. Some small populations transformed in urban areas and nowadays have to face serious difficulties with the people.
Up until now, there are 11 sub-species of Canada Goose that have been accepted, although just a few of them are actually distinguishable. In most cases, the geese tend to have a smaller size as you travel northward, and if you travel westward, you will see that they are darker in color.
You must know that there are other water birds, most of them related to the shelducks, that have as part of their name the term "goose". The true geese are mostly average to large types of birds, in just about every case (except for the Nene) associated more or less with the water areas. Most of the species that live in Europe, North America as well as Asia are strappingly traveling as wild birds, as they breed far north and spend their winters in the southern area.
However, escapes as well as voluntary introductions have led to consistent resident untamed populations of various species. For centuries, these birds have been tamed and in the west, the domestic goose is a descendant from the Greylag, while in Asia, the swan goose has been farmed for just about the same amount of time.
All geese species have a vegetarian diet and are known to become pests whenever the flocks feed on the arable crops, or inhabit ponds/the grassy areas available in the urban environments. If they get the chance, they will also take invertebrates. The domestic goose usually tries out most of the novel food items for their edibility.
The information about geese reproduction is not varried: these birds usually mate for life, although there are a small number of "breakups" and re-matings. Usually, they lay fewer eggs in comparison to ducks. Both parents will defend the nest site and the young, which in most cases results in higher rates of survival for the young geese.
The info on geese regarding the Anser species refers in general to the so-called "grey" geese. However, you should know that this name is not really 100% accurate when the North American geese are taken into consideration. As a matter of fact, most people don't know that the Ansers species also include the white and brown geese.
A much more clear way of establishing the parameters for the group is that they have a rather uniform plumage coloring of the three colors recognized above. More than that, their legs and bills are pink, yellow or orange.
Without any doubt, the most recognizable and prevalent goose type in all the North American continent is the Canada Goose, which can be found in just about all types of water across the continent, starting with the tundra and finishing with the Gulf Coast. Some small populations transformed in urban areas and nowadays have to face serious difficulties with the people.
Up until now, there are 11 sub-species of Canada Goose that have been accepted, although just a few of them are actually distinguishable. In most cases, the geese tend to have a smaller size as you travel northward, and if you travel westward, you will see that they are darker in color.