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Goose

Goose

Birds
A goose is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser and Branta. Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily are commonly called geese, but are not considered "True Geese" taxonomically. Wikipedia
Collective noun: gaggle, skein, and wedge
Term for young: gosling
Mass: Canada goose: 7.1 – 14 lbs, Greylag goose: 7.3 lbs, Snow goose: 5.8 lbs, and more
Lifespan: Canada goose: 10 – 24 years and Swan goose: 20 years
Representative species