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Geese are beautifulmigratory birds that many people know very little about. They live on and aroundbodies of water just like ducks do, they resemble ducks and they waddle justlike ducks. Does all this mean that geese are just another breed of duck?Are geese ducks? Geese are not ducks, but the confusion is understandable. True geese are not ducks, but there are a lot of similarities between the two and there are even some shelducks that have ‘goose’ in their names. Over time, waterfowl classifications have changed, causing a rash of misnomers and misconceptions about geese.Geese are an intriguing member of the waterfowl bird family and some of them closely resemble ducks, which makes it hard to tell them apart sometimes. Geese may not technically be ducks, but that does not make them any less captivating. In fact, once you learn more about geese, you will better understand their allure and even how to easily distinguish them from ducks. Table of ContentsIf true geese are not ducks, what are they?Why do some other birds, not true geese, have ‘goose’ in their name?Are domesticated geese actually ducks?Are geese and ducks related?Geese vs Ducks: Differences and SimilaritiesNeck LengthSize and Body CompositionCommunicationColorBill SizeLifespanEgg Size and FrequencyFeet and FeathersFood PreferencesBreeding and LifestyleAre some geese small?Easy ways tell if a bird is a goose or a duck.Final ThoughtsResources:If true geese are not ducks, what are they?Geese are members of the Anatidae family of waterfowl birds. The true goose genera, the main taxonomic category ranking, includes the Anser, Chen and Branta genus. Some of the specific geese included in these genera are the undomesticated Canada goose, barnacle goose, greylag goose, white-fronted goose, snow goose, Brent goose, and the Hawaiian nene goose.True geese like these birds are herbivores, animals that eat mostly plants and foliage instead of fish

Or other meats. Geese also are monogamous animals when it comes to breeding. This means that they only have one mating partner at a time, sometimes even for their entire lifetime. Geese will often migrate together with their mates during season changes and raise their baby goslings alongside one another. (source)Why do some other birds, not true geese, have ‘goose’ in their name?It is important to know that there are a few birds that have names that include the term ‘goose’, but they are not considered to be true geese anymore. This can really cause a great deal of confusion. The Cape Barren goose, Orinoco goose, Egyptian goose and sheldgeese were previously classified as geese, hence their names, however, they are all now members of a separate shelduck subfamily. Their colloquial names have not changed, causing some of the confusion between true geese and these more duck-like birds that were formerly considered to be geese. (source)Are domesticated geese actually ducks?No, domesticated geese originate from the greylag goose and the swan goose, both members of the domesticated Anser genus of true geese. You may be surprised to learn that geese are historically the poultry species that were first domesticated over 6,000 years ago. (source) Domesticated geese are mostly white and sometimes grey, weighing up to 22 pounds in captivity. They can grow to sizes much higher than their wild, undomesticated counterparts, which usually only reach 9 pounds at maximum. Farm-raised geese have long, slender necks, making them very distinguishable from ducks who tend to have rather short, thick necks in comparison. (source) Are geese and ducks related?Geese and ducks are both members of the waterfowl bird family Anatidae. This family includes ducks, swans, and geese. (source) It is believed that both geese and ducks derived from the same subclade bird family