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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Aves |
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| Order | : | Anseriformes |
| Family | : | Anatidae |
| Genus | : | Anserini |
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| Scientific Name | : | Branta |
| Type | : | Bird |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 60cm - 120cm (23.6in - 50in) |
| Wing Span | : | 83cm - 170cm (32.7in - 68in) |
| Weight | : | 1.5kg - 8kg (3.3lbs - 17lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 90km/h (55mph) |
| Life Span | : | 12 - 26 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Flock |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Grey, Brown, Black, White |
| Skin Type | : | Feathers |
| Favourite Food | : | Grass |
| Habitat | : | Large ponds, rivers and lake shores |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 5 |
| Main Prey | : | Grass, Seeds, Berries |
| Predators | : | Fox, Owl, Raccoon, Wild dogs |
| Distinctive Features | : | Long neck and noisy communication calls |