Scientific name
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Source
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| Branta canadensis subsp. leucopareia (Brandt, 1836) | CITES (2006) |
Canada Goose - Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and 1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 31 are designated for this species |
| Reported as invasive by | NOBANIS, see also fact sheet |
| Breeding habitats |
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| Wintering habitats |
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| Natura 2000 species code | A044 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
World
Least Concern
Europe
Least Concern
EU
Not evaluated
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
Please note the site map takes a while to display.Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 30 November 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (EU Birds Directive) | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm | ||
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (All species of Birds not included in Appendix II) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
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Common Name
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Language
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Reference
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| Barnacla Canadiense | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Bernache du Canada | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Berneška velká | Czech | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Bernikla kanadyjska | Polish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Canada Goose | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Canadese Gans | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Ganso do Canadá | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kanadagans | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kanadagås | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kanadai lúd | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kanadanhanhi | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Oca del Canada | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
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Synonym
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Author
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| Branta canadiensis | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
| Anas canadensis | Linnaeus, 1758 |
Other resources
| CoL (accepted name) | Catalogue of Life |
| EURing code:01660 | European bird-ringing |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (Valid name) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
External data
Population distribution from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
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| Country | Biogeographic region | Min / Max (Units) | Period | Status | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2300/10000 (individuals) | 1995-2000 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Denmark | 23000/25000 (individuals) | 1999-2000 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Denmark - Greenland | 2500/10000 (pairs) | 1995-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Estonia | 0/20 (individuals) | 1998 | Wintering | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| France | 400/650 (individuals) | 1998-2002 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Germany | 16500/23000 (individuals) | 1994-1999 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Ireland | 201/302 (individuals) | 1994-2000 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Latvia | 0/10 (individuals) | 1990-2001 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Lithuania | 0/10 (individuals) | 1992-2002 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Luxembourg | 1/10 (individuals) | 2000-2002 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Netherlands | 3500/3500 (individuals) | 1999-2001 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Norway | 4000/8000 (individuals) | 1993-1996 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Poland | 20/700 (individuals) | 1990-1999 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Sweden | 20000/30000 (individuals) | 1998-2001 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| United Kingdom | 82300/82300 (individuals) | 1999 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 |
Population trends from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
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| Country | Biogeographic region | Period | Status | Trend | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Denmark | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Denmark - Greenland | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Estonia | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Fluctuating between 20% to 29% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| France | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing between 30% to 49% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Germany | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Fluctuating between 20% to 29% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Ireland | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Latvia | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Lithuania | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Fluctuating : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Luxembourg | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Netherlands | 1990-2000 | Wintering | increasing : 1937 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Norway | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Poland | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Sweden | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| United Kingdom | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing : 24 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 |
Reportnet deliveries
Files delivered through Reportnet with relevance to this species.
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Summary of derogations for species
EU member states are required to report derogations from protection efforts of species.
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| Region | From | Until | Justification | Activity | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland | 2014-11-25 | 2039-11-25 | No information available | Killing | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Zeeland | 2014-11-25 | 2039-11-25 | No information available | Unavoidable disturbance due to construction activities | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Zuid-Holland | 2014-07-30 | 2016-12-31 | No information available | Unavoidable disturbance due to construction activities | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Noord-Holland | 2014-07-15 | 2019-07-15 | No information available | Deliberate disturbance, scaring away | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Belfast | 2014-01-01 | 2014-12-31 | limited by small site | localised control of species deemed to be feral population | N/A |
| Sweden | 2013-10-29 | 2016-12-31 | Av akut flygsäkerhet får de skjuta de fåglar som kommit in på landningsbanan, ingen nummerär begränsning då problemet måste undanröjas | Döda | Ingen, både kråk- och måsfågel samt kanadagäss är i stora numerärer, detsamma gäller ringduva. Totalt sköts 35 måsar och 30 kråkfåglar |
| Noord-Holland | 2013-05-24 | 2013-08-31 | No information available | Killing | Significant; however the national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected. |
| United Kingdom | 2013-03-13 | 2013-05-13 | No limit given - non-native species | killing | Negligible/Zero |
| Denmark | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | There is no predetermined limitation in the granted licences | Killing | There is no impact on the population |
| United Kingdom | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | No limit given - relatively small number of birds will be caught and all to be released after ringing | Capture (ringing) | Negligible/Zero |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 2013-01-01 | 2013-31-12 | keine Vogaben | Fang zur Beringung | keine |
| Zuid-Holland | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | No information available | No information available | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Utrecht | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | No information available | Taking of eggs | The national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected, neither is the local population, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the conditions and measures that are bound to the exemption. |
| Limburg (NL) | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | No information available | Killing | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2013-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | No information available | Killing | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Capture | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Transport | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Killing | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Deliberate disturbance, scaring away | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Releasing | Negligible |
| Noord-Holland | 2012-09-01 | 2017-08-31 | No information available | Deliberate taking of eggs and destruction, damage to and removal of nests | Negligible |
| Utrecht | 2012-04-01 | 2012-09-01 | No information available | Killing | Negligible |
| Utrecht | 2012-04-01 | 2012-09-01 | No information available | Taking of eggs | Negligible |
| Poland | 2012-02-28 | 2013-10-30 | Lutra lutra - 20 individuals, Castor fiber - 2 individuals, Phalacrocorax carbo - 100 individuals | Detention of animals | This activities does not have any impact on populations. |
| Malopolskie | 2012-02-28 | 2013-10-30 | Lutra lutra - 20 individuals, Castor fiber - 2 individuals, Phalacrocorax carbo - 100 individuals | Detention of animals | This activities does not have any impact on populations. |
| Denmark | 2012-01-01 | 2012-12-31 | There is no predetermined limitation in the granted licences | Killing | There is no impact on the population |
| East Wales | 2011-04-12 | 2011-10-31 | licence refers to nest numbers, not numbers of eggs | Taking of eggs | local only |
| United Kingdom | 2011-04-01 | 2012-03-31 | This project was to shoot any birds potentially disturbing or taking up residence on black-throated diver rafts. It was not possible to predict the number of birds so no limit was put on the licence. This is a non-native species and therefore no convservation impact. | Killing | Negligible/Zero |
| United Kingdom | 2011-03-01 | 2011-06-01 | This project was to shoot any birds potentially disturbing or taking up residence on black-throated diver rafts. It was not possible to predict the number of birds so no limit was put on the licence. This is a non-native species and therefore no convservation impact. | Killing | Negligible/Zero |
| Sjælland | 2011-01-01 | 2011-12-31 | There is no predetermined limitation in the granted licences. | Killing | There is no impact on the population. |
| Noord-Holland | 2011-01-01 | 2012-12-31 | No information available | Killing | Significant; however the national conservation status of the species concerned is not affected. |
| Noord-Holland | 2011-01-01 | 2013-12-15 | No information available | Killing | Negligible |
| United Kingdom | 2010-03-24 | 2010-06-30 | 100 Black headed gulls (Larus Ridibundus) licenced 5 Canada Geese (Bronta candensis) licenced 5 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) licenced None actually destroyed | Destruction, damage to and removal of nests | Negligible Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) 1,697,797 Canada Geese(Bronta candensis) 82,550 Greylag geese (Anser anser) 81,900 |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Killing | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Deliberate disturbance during the period of breeding | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Deliberate disturbance during the period of rearing | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Taking of eggs | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Destruction, damage to and removal of nests | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-03-08 | 2010-12-31 | unlimited within the site boundaries | Deliberate disturbance, scaring away | Nil - the impact on these species is very localised Black headed gull 6 rook 53 lapwing 5 golden plover 2 gull spp 31 wood pigeon 4 starling 25 sky lark 6 pigeon (feral) 16 116 feral greylag eggs were destroyed |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-02-19 | 2010-08-31 | no limit set but site specific | Killing | Nil: These are largely feral populations |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-02-19 | 2010-08-31 | no limit set but site specific | Deliberate disturbance during the period of breeding | Nil: These are largely feral populations |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-02-19 | 2010-08-31 | no limit set but site specific | Deliberate disturbance during the period of rearing | Nil: These are largely feral populations |
| Northern Ireland (UK) | 2010-02-19 | 2010-08-31 | no limit set but site specific | Deliberate disturbance, scaring away | Nil: These are largely feral populations |
| Denmark | 2010-01-01 | 2010-12-31 | There is no predetermined limitation in the granted licences. | Killing | There is no impact on the population. |
| Gelderland | 2009-10-06 | 2014-10-01 | niet beperkt | Killing | geen |
| Gelderland | 2009-10-06 | 2014-10-01 | niet beperkt | Killing | geen |
| Noord-Holland | 2009-04-01 | 2010-04-01 | niet bepaald | Killing | beperkt |
