{"id":7488,"date":"2022-07-22T12:28:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T10:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/?p=7488"},"modified":"2022-07-22T12:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T10:29:00","slug":"goose-vs-gander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/","title":{"rendered":"Goose vs. Gander: What\u2019s The Difference Between Gander and Goose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Goose vs. Gander:<\/strong> the terms \u201cgander\u201d and \u201cgoose\u201d are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two. A goose is any bird of the waterfowl family Anatidae, which includes ducks, swans, and geese. While both sexes of this species are called geese, only the males are called ganders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65fed4925b628\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65fed4925b628\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#what-are-geese\" title=\"What Are Geese?\">What Are Geese?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#living-areas\" title=\"Living Areas\">Living Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#what-are-ganders\" title=\"What Are Ganders?\">What Are Ganders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#how-to-tell-geese-from-ganders\" title=\"How to Tell Geese from Ganders?\">How to Tell Geese from Ganders?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#living-environment\" title=\"Living Environment\">Living Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#the-size\" title=\"The Size\">The Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#the-aggressivity\" title=\"The Aggressivity&nbsp;\">The Aggressivity&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#5-key-differences-between-geese-and-ganders\" title=\"5 Key Differences Between Geese and Ganders\">5 Key Differences Between Geese and Ganders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/goose-vs-gander\/#comparison-video\" title=\"Comparison Video\">Comparison Video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-geese\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-geese\"><\/span>What Are Geese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-8a64320a-30b6\" class=\"gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-8a64320a-30b6 wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/goose-Description-and-Meaning-goose-vs-gander-English-US.jpg\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"What Are Geese? Many species of geese are found near lakes and other bodies of water. The most common ones are the black goose, gray goose, and white goose. These geese are part of the Anser and Branta tribes. Geese are social creatures.\" width=\"475\" height=\"1389\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many species of geese are found near lakes and other bodies of water. The most common ones are the black goose, gray goose, and white goose. These geese are part of the Anser and Branta tribes. Geese are social creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"living-areas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"living-areas\"><\/span>Living Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Geese are most commonly found in European nations but will migrate to hotter Asian areas during winter. They initially came from Europe. However, they can now be found in Western Asia and North Africa. Geese tend to congregate in groups and can often be seen grazing together in fields or alongside ponds and lakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people keep geese as pets because they are very sensitive to their environment and can protect the land they live on. Their loud voices mean you can hear them, warning homeowners about potential danger.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-ganders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-ganders\"><\/span>What Are Ganders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-7769eb33-408e\" class=\"gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-7769eb33-408e wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gander-Description-and-Meaning-goose-vs-gander-English-US.jpg\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"What Are Ganders? The gander is a large bird that is part of the goose family. These birds are typically used for their meat and eggs, which humans then consume. While there are other kinds of birds in this particular class, the gander is easily distinguishable from the rest. Domestic geese are some of the most popular birds used for food, making them a primary source of sustenance for many people.\" width=\"475\" height=\"1593\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The gander is a large bird that is part of the goose family. These birds are typically used for their meat and eggs, which humans then consume. While there are other kinds of birds in this particular class, the gander is easily distinguishable from the rest. Domestic geese are some of the most popular birds used for food, making them a primary source of sustenance for many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-geese-from-ganders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-tell-geese-from-ganders\"><\/span>How to Tell Geese from Ganders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ganders don\u2019t lay eggs like other birds because they are male. Instead, they have genitals, setting them apart from females. Female birds have ovaries in their lower body, but a gander\u2019s internal organs are in the animal\u2019s abdomen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"living-environment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"living-environment\"><\/span>Living Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ganders are creatures that prefer living in wild environments. They\u2019re tougher than geese, who live domestically. Ganders can withstand different climates and don\u2019t need to migrate like other birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-size\"><\/span>The Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The size difference between a gander and a goose is quite noticeable, with the former being significantly larger. Additionally, their body shapes differ quite a bit; geese have round bodies while ganders have more pointed ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-aggressivity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-aggressivity\"><\/span>The Aggressivity&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ganders are more aggressive than geese. They\u2019re often seen fighting each other. On the other hand, geese are regarded as peaceful creatures that only react when mating season occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-key-differences-between-geese-and-ganders\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-key-differences-between-geese-and-ganders\"><\/span>5 Key Differences Between Geese and Ganders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Geese<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Ganders<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><td>A term is used for the type of birds which fall in the category irrespective of their gender.<\/td><td>A term is used specifically for the male gender<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/td><td>Meat and eggs<\/td><td>Meat only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Distinction<\/strong><\/td><td>Geese have an internal opening on the lower body.<\/td><td>Have a small pointed structure on the lower body.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Body structure<\/strong><\/td><td>Females have the internal ovaries combined together and are placed in the lower body.<\/td><td>The internal organs of a gander are inside their abdomen.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shape<\/strong><\/td><td>Small and round<\/td><td>Pointy and tall.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-8ba63fc4-c785\" class=\"gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-8ba63fc4-c785 wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/goose-vs-gander-Comparison-Chart-English-US.jpg\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"A goose and a gander are very different birds. A goose is a member of the waterfowl family of birds, while a gander is a male goose. Find out more here\" width=\"475\" height=\"1500\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-video\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-video\"><\/span>Comparison Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOSE AND A GANDER?|PAANO MALAMAN KUNG BABAE O LALAKI ANG GANSA\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7RZp2APZT2M?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOOSE AND A GANDER?|PAANO MALAMAN KUNG BABAE O LALAKI ANG GANSA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A goose and a gander are very different birds. 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