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The Iconic Canada Goose Trivia Quiz

The Canada goose is an iconic symbol of Canada. With their long necks and feisty demeanour they are a welcome sight in the spring. Come on this journey with me to find out more about these wonderful birds.

A multiple-choice quiz by Trufflesss. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Trufflesss

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
419,546

Updated
May 07 25

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
167

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the scientific name for the Canada goose? Hint

Amer-Canad scoletar

Corvus caurinus

Branta canadensis

Cyanocitta cristata

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Question 2 of 10

2. Canada geese can control their eyes independently of each other.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Canada geese have a black head with a chinstrap of what colour?

Answer: (Just one colour)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Canada geese can be found in Europe.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of formation do Canada geese fly in?

Answer: (Just one letter)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Canada geese eat all of the following except: Hint

Berries

Corn

Tree bark

Small fish

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name for baby geese? Hint

Chicks

Goslings

Squabs

Cygnets

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Question 8 of 10

8. What aggressive sound can geese make?

Answer: (Think cats)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where do Canada geese make their nests? Hint

Near ponds, streams and lakes

Underground

In trees like other birds

On rocky ledges

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Question 10 of 10

10. How do Canada geese parents walk with their all of their chicks? Hint

The parents walking on either side of the chicks

In a row with a parent, the goslings, then the other parent

The goslings sitting on their parents backs

The goslings walking under their parents wings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the scientific name for the Canada goose?

Answer: Branta canadensis

The Canada goose was described by Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus. The word Branta comes from Old Norse, meaning 'black goose', due to its colour.

2. Canada geese can control their eyes independently of each other.

Answer: True

Yes, they can move their eyes separately. It allows them to see different places simultaneously, They can even scan with one eye and focus on something completely different with the other.

3. Canada geese have a black head with a chinstrap of what colour?

Answer: White

The white chinstrap enables the geese to camouflage more easily into their environment because a head of a solid colour is more visible. Their necks are black, their chests are tan and their backs are brown.

4. Canada geese can be found in Europe.

Answer: True

Yes, they can. They were introduced to France in the 1600s by Samuel de Champlain, and are now found in Britain, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden. Canada geese were also introduced to New Zealand in the early twentieth century.

5. What type of formation do Canada geese fly in?

Answer: V

They fly in a V formation to make flying and communication easier. As one goose flaps its wings, it creates an upwash of air. The upwash reduces the amount of energy the bird behind it needs to expend. The lead bird is replaced regularly as each one tires.

6. Canada geese eat all of the following except:

Answer: Tree bark

They eat a wide variety of of delicacies including algae, molluscs, crustaceans, seeds, insects, wheat, rice, and grass. Under no circumstances should a goose ever be given chocolate. It is toxic to them and can cause illness.

7. What is the name for baby geese?

Answer: Goslings

Goslings can swim within 24 hours of hatching which is generally 24-32 days after laying. They are ready to eat nearly the same diet as their parents right after hatching. Squabs are baby pigeons and cygnets are baby swans.

8. What aggressive sound can geese make?

Answer: Hiss

Before attacking, geese will stand tall, spread their wings and give a warning hiss. They are actually quite scary due to their size.

9. Where do Canada geese make their nests?

Answer: Near ponds, streams and lakes

Canada geese prefer to build their nests on the raised area near water. They use leaves, goose down, twigs, moss, and grass and usually lay between 5 and 7 eggs at a time.

10. How do Canada geese parents walk with their all of their chicks?

Answer: In a row with a parent, the goslings, then the other parent

It is amusing to see goslings all in a row being led by one. parent and flanked by the other parent. Canada geese take themselves very seriously. I have seen them stop traffic as they lead their babies across the road.

Source: Author Trufflesss

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