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The word Goose is a direct descendant of Proto-Indo-European root, *ghans-. In Germanic languages, the root gave Old English gōs with the plural gēs and gandra (becoming Modern English goose, geese, and gander, respectively), New High German Gans, Gänse, and Ganter and Old Norse gās. This term also gave Lithuanian žąsìs, Irish gé (swan, from Old Irish géiss), Latin anser, Greek chēn, Albanian gatë (heron), Sanskrit hamsá, Avestan zāō, Polish gęś, Russian гусь, Czech husa.
The term goose applies to the female in particular. The word gander is used for a male in particular. Young birds before fledging are called goslings. A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle; when geese fly in formation they are called a wedge or a skein.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoTheir real name is Branta Canadensis, but seeing as they're geese,why not call them Canadian geese? Both names work, really.
Actually the common name is Canada goose, not Canadian. Heck, those gooses might be from the U.S. And if they are hatched on Canadian soil then they are Canadian Canada geese if you must. Also, there are several sub-species of this beautiful brant. Why not web search "Canada goose, sub-species"?
Have you ever seen geese flying in their distictive 'V' formation and wondered why one side is longer than the other?
Because the longer side has more geese in it.
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∙ 15y agoSnow Geese are called so, because of their white plumage. For a more complete answer. Go to:
http://www.reference.com/browse/Snow%20Geese
Snow Geese are fairly intelligent animals. Which if you raise them as a pet from a gosling, will come when you call them. And make soft noises at you when you pet them. And although they make great fertilizer for your lawn. It's no fun when you go to play lawn games! Their eggs will make quite a large batch of pancakes etc. since they are as big as an large avocado. But to eat one fried is strong tasting.
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∙ 12y agoBecause snow owls are white, such as the snow in the winter. They are named after the beautiful snow.
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What do you call many Canadian geese?
They are called "Canada Geese."
Is Canadian geese or Canada geese proper English?
Proper: Canadian Geese
Which continent do Canadian geese live in?
Canadian Geese live in North America.
Where do Canadian geese go in summer?
Canadian geese move north in the late part of the summer. Canadian geese do not migrate during the winter months.
Where can you buy Canadian geese in Alabama?
You cannot buy Canadian geese anywhere. You can buy Canada geese, the proper name of the species.
Are geese omnivores carnivores or vegetarians?
Canadian geese are herbivores. This means that Canadian geese do not eat any type of meat. They only eat plants.
Do geese eat fish?
sometimes but not usually. I am speaking of Canadian geese. No. Geese are strictly herbivors.
Do Canadian geese hibernate?
Yes
Where do Canadian geese have babies?
at the courthouse
Why do Canadian Geese Fight each other?
geese fight for a lady or land.
A female gander?
It really depends on the gender of the geese. Overall, "geese" is what we call the species, but when we are talking about a specific goose, if it is a boy goose, we call it and gander, and if a girl goose, we'll just call it a "goose."
What do baby Canadian geese eat?
Geese graze, eat grass and other herbs.
