The Canada Goose
(Branta
canadensis),
colloquially
Greater Canada
in
North America,
belongs to the
Branta
genus of
geese,
which contains
species
with largely black
plumage,
distinguishing them
from the grey
Anser
species. The species
name, canadensis,
is a
New Latin
word meaning "of
Canada".
Commonly, reference is made to these birds with the words "Canadian Geese", but the word "Canadian" is incorrect. The proper terms are always "Canada Goose" and "Canada Geese".
