# Domestic Goose (*Anser anser domesticus*) Domestic geese are friendly birds often found on farms. They have fluffy feathers and love to swim in water. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Also known as:** Farm Goose ![Domestic Goose](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424695/objects/4590.jpg) ## Appearance The Domestic Goose has a sturdy, often heavy body with a long, flexible neck and typically bright orange or pinkish-orange beak and feet. Their plumage commonly ranges from pure white to grey or mottled brown, often appearing larger and bulkier than their wild ancestors. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Anseriformes - **Family:** Anatidae - **Genus:** Anser ## Interesting facts - A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle, but in flight, they are a skein! - Geese have an amazing memory and can recognize individual people, even years later! - Geese honk in different ways to share information, like alarm calls or greetings! - Some goose breeds can lay over 50 eggs in a single year! ## Special abilities - **Sharp Senses:** Domestic Geese have excellent eyesight and hearing that helps them detect potential dangers and alert the flock. - **Natural Grazer:** Domestic Geese possess a strong, serrated bill perfect for clipping and eating various grasses and plants efficiently. - **Water Strider:** Domestic Geese have webbed feet that help them paddle powerfully through water for swimming and foraging. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 70-90 cm - **Wingspan:** 130-180 cm - **Weight:** 3-10 kg - **Lifespan:** 10-25 years - **Speed:** 75 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 5-15 - **Incubation:** 28-35 days ## Diet & Feeding Domestic geese are herbivores, happily grazing on various plants found in fields and shallow waters. - **Primary Foods:** grasses, clover, alfalfa, aquatic plants, seeds - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Depends on:** [Kentucky Bluegrass](https://www.snappit.app/explore/kentucky-bluegrass) (*Poa pratensis*) — Provides a primary food source for grazing. - **Depends on:** [White Clover](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-clover) (*Trifolium repens*) — A common and nutritious dietary component. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Dog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-dog) (*Canis familiaris*) — Can prey on geese, especially goslings. - **Eaten by:** [Red Fox](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-fox) (*Vulpes vulpes*) — A common predator of geese and their eggs. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Webbed Feet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/webbed-feet): Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Wetland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wetland): This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. - [Migratory](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/migratory): Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Geese can be protective of their space, so it's best to observe them from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Domestic Goose? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Domestic Goose? 70-90 cm ### What is Domestic Goose's wingspan? 130-180 cm ### How much does Domestic Goose weigh? 3-10 kg ### How long does Domestic Goose live? 10-25 years ### How fast can Domestic Goose move? 75 km/h ### What does Domestic Goose eat? Domestic geese are herbivores, happily grazing on various plants found in fields and shallow waters. ### How does Domestic Goose hunt? Grazing ## Where to spot - [Arche Warder](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/arche-warder) — Schleswig-Holstein, DE · Zoo ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Domestic Goose: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-goose)