Canada goose vs Bald eagle
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Canada goose | Bald eagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Branta canadensis | Haliaeetus leucocephalus |
| Mass | 3.81 kg (male adult) 3.31 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 4.13 kg (male adult) 5.35 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania | North America |
| Status | Least concern | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Canada goose or the Bald eagle?
- The bald eagle is heavier: Wikidata gives 4.13 kg–5.35 kg, against 3.31 kg–3.81 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Canada goose: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania. Bald eagle: North America (continents with GBIF records).
About them
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.
Bald eagle
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America.
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.