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Scientific Name

Branta canadensis

Scientific Name w/ Auth.

Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Park

Arches National Park (ARCH)

Sensitive

No

Park Accepted

Accepted

Record Status

Approved

Park Preferred Common Names

Canada Goose

Park Synonyms

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom	Animalia
Subkingdom	Bilateria
Infrakingdom	Deuterostomia
Phylum	Chordata
Subphylum	Vertebrata
Infraphylum	Gnathostomata
Superclass	Tetrapoda
Class	Aves
Order	Anseriformes
Family	Anatidae
Genus	Branta
Species	Branta canadensis

Occurrence

Present

Occurrence Notes

The Southeast Utah Group riparian birds database lists a total of 4 sightings of this species from two of three monitoring sites in ARCH over the period from 1993-2005.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230

Nativeness

Native

Nativeness Notes

Data Source: Sibley 2000, Bibkey #388608

Abundance

Uncommon

Abundance Notes

Uncommon: occurs more or less regularly, but generally in small numbers; usually found in proper season and habitat.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230

Seasonality Tags

Migratory
Transient (through migrant) - passes through the park in spring and fall migration, but does not remain to breed or to winter.; Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230

Threatened Endangered Status

State Species of Concern statuses

Ozone Sensitive Status

NatureServe GRank

NatureServe SRank

Observations

0

References

3

Vouchers

0

External Links

0

Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.

Created By

eln/NCPN I&M

Created Date

7/24/2000 12:00:00 AM

Last Modified By

eln/NCPN I&M

Last Modified Date

5/4/2006 12:00:00 AM

Notes

Park Species Detail: Williams lists presence from 23 Feb - 13 April and 22 Aug - 10 Sep., Park Species Data Source: Williams 1983, Bibkey #17230

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