Barnacle goose vs Canada goose
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Barnacle goose | Canada goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Branta leucopsis | Branta canadensis |
| Mass | 1.79 kg (male adult) 1.59 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 3.81 kg (male adult) 3.31 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Europe, North America | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Barnacle goose or the Canada goose?
- The canada goose is heavier: Wikidata gives 3.31 kg–3.81 kg, against 1.59 kg–1.79 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Barnacle goose: Europe, North America. Canada goose: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Barnacle goose
The barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) is a species of goose that belongs to the genus Branta of black geese, which contains species with extensive black in the plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species.
Canada goose
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large species of goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.