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==About==
==About==
;Common Names: <!--list names the species is referenced by-->
;Common Names:Goose / Marshfowl
;Classification:<!--reptile, mammal, fish, bird, etc-->
;Classification:Bird
<!--brief description of species-->
:Large birds, of which most species exhibit seasonal migratory behaviour spending summers in northern latitudes, where appropriate food plants are plentiful, and flying to more temperate or tropical latitudes during winter months.


==Description==
==Description==
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size:2.6 - 5.5 kg (5 - 12 pounds), 0.75 - 1.1 m ( 30-43 inches) length, 1.25-1.85 m (50-73 inches) wingspan
;Appearance: <!--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance:Feathered bodies, with large stiff feathered wings suitable for extended flight, and short legs ending in webbed feet. They have long serpentine necks, and large blunt tipped beaks edged with toothy serrations.
;Sexual Dimorphism: <!--note differences between the sexes-->
;Sexual Dimorphism:Female geese may be slightly lighter than males of a similar age.
;Variance: <!--any other variance, include subspeciation-->
;Variance:Subspecies exist, primarily divided along appearance, and range of populations.


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<!--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:Tropical to Arctic Wetlands - Migratory with seasonal availability of food.
;Diet:<!--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Geese eat a variety of plants, with a preference towards grasses and grains. Some sub-species are known to eat insects and other small animals.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social Grouping:<!--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social Grouping:Geese form small family units, that aggregate into larger flocks during their migratory seasons. If ideal nesting sites are not spread out giant nesting colonies can form during the brooding periods.
;Temperament:<!--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Aggressive. Geese can exhibit extreme territoriality, especial regarding nest sites or potential threats to their young, even attacking much larger animals with a savage flurry of beak and wings.
;Intelligence:<!--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Animal.
;Reproduction:<!--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:Females typically lay between 4 and 8 eggs which are brooded starting in late spring. By the time of the fall migration these young geese are capable of flight, and will return to winter habitat with the flock.
<!-- Additional Behaviour notes -->


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
:<!--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
===Red Goose===
:A migratory species of goose that summers on arctic lakes, rivers and marshlands. They are named for their distinctive red-brown colouration.


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<!--brief note about domestication-->
;General:Many varieties of domesticated geese exist. Such birds lack he migratory behaviours of their wild cousins.
;Resources:<!--resources obtained from domestication or hunting-->
;Resources:Eggs, meat, feathers, down


==Stories==
==Stories==
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:<!--List any stories relating to or about this fauna-->
:[[Brawl (fifty word fantasy)]]
</div>
</div>
==See Also==
==See Also==
:<!--links to related material-->
:[[Balürölyuölöd|Balürölyuölöd - ''Blue Goose'']]


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Latest revision as of 00:59, 20 April 2023

About

Common Names
Goose / Marshfowl
Classification
Bird
Large birds, of which most species exhibit seasonal migratory behaviour spending summers in northern latitudes, where appropriate food plants are plentiful, and flying to more temperate or tropical latitudes during winter months.

Description

Size
2.6 - 5.5 kg (5 - 12 pounds), 0.75 - 1.1 m ( 30-43 inches) length, 1.25-1.85 m (50-73 inches) wingspan
Appearance
Feathered bodies, with large stiff feathered wings suitable for extended flight, and short legs ending in webbed feet. They have long serpentine necks, and large blunt tipped beaks edged with toothy serrations.
Sexual Dimorphism
Female geese may be slightly lighter than males of a similar age.
Variance
Subspecies exist, primarily divided along appearance, and range of populations.

Ecology

Habitat
Tropical to Arctic Wetlands - Migratory with seasonal availability of food.
Diet
Geese eat a variety of plants, with a preference towards grasses and grains. Some sub-species are known to eat insects and other small animals.

Behaviour

Social Grouping
Geese form small family units, that aggregate into larger flocks during their migratory seasons. If ideal nesting sites are not spread out giant nesting colonies can form during the brooding periods.
Temperament
Aggressive. Geese can exhibit extreme territoriality, especial regarding nest sites or potential threats to their young, even attacking much larger animals with a savage flurry of beak and wings.
Intelligence
Animal.
Reproduction
Females typically lay between 4 and 8 eggs which are brooded starting in late spring. By the time of the fall migration these young geese are capable of flight, and will return to winter habitat with the flock.

Notable Sub-Species

Red Goose

A migratory species of goose that summers on arctic lakes, rivers and marshlands. They are named for their distinctive red-brown colouration.

Domestication

General
Many varieties of domesticated geese exist. Such birds lack he migratory behaviours of their wild cousins.
Resources
Eggs, meat, feathers, down

Stories

See Also

Balürölyuölöd - Blue Goose