Likely Canada Goose feather (also Canadian Goose)

This is a sturdy gray goose feather, most consistent with Canada Goose. Adults are large, long-necked geese with a black head and neck, white chinstrap, brown body, and a deep honking call; they fly in conspicuous V-formations.

Gray-brown feather with a darker gray central rachis and pale gray to whitish edging; subdued coloration is typical of goose wing feathers

Pennaceous, tightly interlocked vanes with intact-looking barbs; no obvious owl-like serrations or fluffy aftershaft

Moderately thick, straight rachis; barbs are dense and regularly angled, with darker pigmentation concentrated toward the center and margins

Smooth, firm, and water-resistant-looking, with a matte rather than strongly glossy surface

Probably the wing, inferred from its stiff shaft, asymmetry, and firm vane

Large size, firm asymmetrical vane, gray-brown coloration, and broad, water-resistant construction support a goose identification, though a single feather cannot confirm species with certainty

Wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, lawns, and urban parks; nests near water and forages on grasses and crops

Native across much of North America, with resident and migratory populations; some introduced or established populations occur in Europe and elsewhere

Canada Geese graze vegetation, transport nutrients between aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and provide prey or carrion for predators; populations are broadly secure but local overabundance can affect wetlands and urban ecosystems

Snow Goose feathers are usually whiter; domestic goose feathers may be larger or paler; swan feathers are generally substantially larger, while duck feathers are smaller and often softer

Canada Geese can migrate thousands of kilometers, yet many urban populations remain year-round residents; their V-formation reduces aerodynamic effort for following birds

Goose feathers have historically been used for insulation, decorative work, quill pens, and fly-tying; possession of wild bird feathers in the United States is generally regulated under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Look near ponds, lawns, roosts, and feeding areas, especially during molting in summer; compare rachis thickness, feather symmetry, and pattern with reference plates, while avoiding assumptions based only on color

Appears generally good, with some vane wear or missing barbs near the tip; no obvious fault bars, parasites, oiling, or severe bleaching visible