People often call the bird a Canadian goose, but its proper name is Canada goose, and its Latin name is Branta Canadensis.

Canada geese can fly at night.

Canada geese have great memories, using landmarks to reach their destination. Canada geese have 12 times more photoreceptive cones in their retina at the back of the eye than humans.

Canada geese see color.

While still in the egg, goslings can communicate with their parents with greeting “peeps.”

Geese also communicate with “body language.”

The female chooses her mate by following a male around or standing next to him continually.

She chooses her mate based on his demonstrated ability to protect her.

When chosen, the male will start to defend the area around his new mate.