The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
A small goose with stocky body, a rather short neck, and a stubby bill that is neatly triangular in shape.
Relative Size
Slightly larger than a Mallard, smaller than a Canada Goose.
goose-sized or largerMeasurements
- Male
- Length: 23.2-25.2 in (59-64 cm)
- Weight: 42.3-55.3 oz (1198-1567 g)
- Wingspan: 44.5-45.7 in (113-116 cm)
- Female
- Length: 22.6-24.4 in (57.3-62 cm)
- Weight: 37.6-51.3 oz (1066-1454 g)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat