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Geese are a member of the Order Anseriformes, also called Waterfowl. They are related to Ducks and Swans.

Information for kids and teens listed here includes size, appearance, characteristics, reproduction, development, flight, nesting, diet and feeding behavior, classification, threats, status, and conservation.

  • ADW: Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis)  - Tells other name, distribution, nesting areas, markings, pair bonds, breeding season, mortality, territory size, sounds, economic importance, and IUCN status.
  • All About Birds: Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii)  - Data on newly recognized species features included races, nesting, appearance and size, similar geese, seasonal ranges and habitat, diet, and status.
  • All About Birds: Emperor Goose (Chen canagica)  - Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers summary and detailed information, including description, similar species, sound clip, photographs, and seasonal ranges with map.
  • Animal Bytes: Magpie Goose  - Describes common and scientific names, appearance, size, diet, locations, habitat, breeding, molting, ecology, and threats.
  • Blue Geese  - Page from Honolulu Zoo explains history, characteristics, range, behavior, feeding habits, mating, nesting, and parenting.
  • Egyptian Goose  - Facts include Swahili name, plumage, staple diet, range, behavior, feeding habits, reproduction, and history. From Honolulu Zoo.
  • Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)  - Includes picture, taxonomy, geographic regions, habitat types, size range, mating behavior, breeding season, behavior, sounds, food, and status.
  • Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons)  - Bird guide discusses general facts, size and appearance, similar species, summer and winter ranges with map, diet and feeding behavior, nesting, status, and other names.
  • Greylag Goose (Anser anser)  - Provides photographs, classification, seasonal range and habitat, plumage, wingspan, breeding and development, groups, plant and animal foods, predators, and interesting facts.
  • Nene  - Fact sheet from the National Zoo describes size, shape, coloration, population locations, diet adaptations, nests, predators, and conservation efforts.
  • Nene or Hawaiian Goose  - EnchantedLearning.com page has printable coloring sheet, sounds, habitat, population, predators, appearance, diet, and incubation period.
 
 
 
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