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Scientific Name
Branta canadensis
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Park
Grand Portage National Monument (GRPO)
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
Data Source: GRPO staff observations
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Janssen, R.B., 1987. Birds in Minnesota
Abundance
Common
Abundance Notes
Data Source: GRPO staff observations
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Birds frequenting GRPO are non-breeding, young, molting adults. Young of year observed during June 2003 Breeding Bird Survey.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
L. Suzanne Gucciardo, GRPO Resource staff
Created Date
2/27/2003 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
L. Suzanne Gucciardo, GRPO Resource staff
Last Modified Date
12/5/2003 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: GRPO Wildlife observation records
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