Nouvelle 22+ Canada Goose Animal Flying. The canada goose (branta canadensis) is a large wild goose species with a black head and neck, white patches on the face, and a brown body. Many people recognize the canada goose by its distinctive black head, white cheeks, long, black neck and webbed feet. This formation is rotated between certain geese as it takes more energy to be the leader. It offers a great physical appearance and there are many that enjoy hunting it.