Miniature Canada goose figurine - hissing away an enemy

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You are bidding on... A miniature figurine of a hissing Canada goose - Branta canadensis (" Bernache du Canada") The most familiar and widespread goose in North America, the Canada Goose can be found in all kinds of water all across the continent, from the tundra to the Gulf Coast. Some populations have become resident in urban areas, and are now coming into conflict with people. The Canada goose makes several sounds when feeling threatened or when excited. The adult male, also known as a gander, makes a slow low pitched "a honk" sound. The female goose produces higher "hiss" and "hink" sounds. Adults meet and greet each other by producing alternate calls rapidly making it sound like only one of them is talking. From the Nature's Window Collectible Series: Montréal, Québec, Canada: a leading manufacturer of quality wildlife art reproductions, catering to the interests of collectors and wildlife enthusiast's around the world. Coldcast resin, and beautifully hand-painted in Canada. 3-1/4" long Foil label on the base identifies it as from the Nature's Window Collectibles Series , and that the designer is Master Carver Roger Desjardins: The artistic vision of Master Carver, Roger Desjardins, reflects his respect for nature and all its beauty. His detailed carvings capture with extreme realism the likeness of waterfowl that have read more