What does the Canada Goose eat?

The Canada Goose's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Herbivore

How it forages

Primarily grazers, feeding on a variety of plant material including grasses, sedges, clover, alfalfa, aquatic vegetation, and agricultural crops (e.g., corn, wheat, rice). They also consume berries and some insects, especially during breeding season. They forage by grazing on land or dabbling in shallow water.

When it feeds

Diurnal, though they may fly and feed during moonlit nights, especially during migration.

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