Common loon vs Canada goose
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Common loon | Canada goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Gavia immer | Branta canadensis |
| Mass | 5.46 kg (male adult) 4.5 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 Common loon or the Canada goose?
- The common loon is heavier: Wikidata gives 4.5 kg–5.46 kg, against 3.31 kg–3.81 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Common loon: Europe, North America. Canada goose: Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Common loon
The common loon or great northern diver (Gavia immer) is a large member of the loon, or diver, family of birds.
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.