Pilgrim geese is an American breed, although their origin is not clear. Males have mostly white coloring with grey at the rump, and the females are grey with some white on their faces. Their bills are orange. It is possible to auto sex this breed, meaning that males and females look different when hatched.

The females lay around 40 eggs per year, are reliable brooders and good mothers. The meat has a good flavor. Pilgrim geese have docile temperaments and are not as aggressive as other breeds. They are easy to keep, enjoy foraging on short grass and can be very tame, making them a good option for a garden flock.

They are a hardy, long living breed that tolerate colder climates. They are excellent watchdogs that make a lot of noise if any unwanted visitors come near. They are a medium weight goose and mature birds weigh around 6 kg.