Six Geese A-Laying Trivia Quiz

Answer: Branta canadensis

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is the largest species of goose. The name Branta canadensis implies they are from Canada, which is why they are sometimes called Canadian geese. The name "Branta" refers to their coloring. Geese in this family have primarily black feathers, while those in the Anser family are gray..

Answer: plants

The Canada goose eats a wide range of plant life depending on where and what is available. Occasionally some will also eat insects.

Answer: Yes

When the geese poop in rivers or lakes, the excrement can cause "swimmer's itch." This can cause a rash in humans which is unpleasant but usually clears up in a few days on its own. li

Sometimes it can also cause E. Coli or listeria which are bacterial infections that can be deadly.

Answer: V

Flying in a V-formation helps them fly further as it cuts down on wind resistance. When the bird in front is tired, it drops to the back of the formation, and the next bird takes over as the leader.

Also, flying this way makes it easier for the geese to keep track of the other geese in their group.

Answer: Yes

When prepared correctly, geese taste a lot like roast beef. A common mistake is to overcook the bird, which can make it tough to chew.

Answer: 5-6

A female can lay between 2-10 eggs, but on average she lays 5-6 eggs. They take 25-30 days to hatch. While the female is laying on the egg, the gander stands guard over her and the eggs. Within the first day of hatching the gosling is able to walk, swim, and feed.

Answer: Molting season

They usually molt when it's warmer, so they will be ready to fly again when the weather is cooler. During this time, it's easier for their predators to attack since the geese are grounded. If they see a predator, they will honk loudly to try and scare their preditor away and warn the other geese of danger.

Answer: Turkey vulture

Turkey vultures and Canada geese are especially dangerous when they fly into engines. The vulture does more damage to the plane which is why it's more dangerous, most likely because it's a bit bigger.

The Canada goose is dangerous because it's able to fly so high, plus they tend to fly in groups.

Answer: one year

Gang broods consist of 20-100 goslings usually following a few adult geese. This is like communities of geese being formed with older leaders to guide them and continue teaching them. The reason for the vast numbering is that some only take in geese within their own families, while others will take in any stray geese that are lost so their broods become larger.

Answer: True

When a Canada goose's mate is dying they stay with their mate. They will then mourn that mate and some become loners after that choosing not to find another mate, Once mourning is over, the survivor may eventually decide to find another mate - every goose has a different personality just as humans do.