Snow goose - Wikipedia
WEBThe snow goose ( Anser caerulescens) is a species of goose native to North America. Both white and dark morphs exist, the latter often known as blue goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The species was previously placed in the genus Chen, but is now typically included in the "gray goose" genus Anser. [2] [3]
Snow Goose Identification - All About Birds
WEBThese loud, white-and-black geese can cover the ground in a snowy blanket as they eat their way across fallow cornfields or wetlands. Among them, you might see a dark form with a white head—a color variant called the “Blue Goose.”. Snow Geese have skyrocketed in numbers and are now among the most abundant waterfowl on the continent.
Snow Goose | Audubon Field Guide
WEBVery localized, but abundant where they occur, Snow Geese typically are seen in large numbers or not at all. Included under this heading is the 'Blue Goose,' long considered a separate species, now known to be only a color morph …
Snow Goose Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBThese loud, white-and-black geese can cover the ground in a snowy blanket as they eat their way across fallow cornfields or wetlands. Among them, you might see a dark form with a white head—a color variant called the “Blue Goose.” Snow Geese have skyrocketed in numbers and are now among the most abundant waterfowl on the continent.
Snow Goose - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting …
WEBBy. Animals Network Team. The snow goose is a North American species of goose that is widespread and common. Their name comes from their bright white plumage, or feathers. However, some snow geese are gray/blue colored, and known as “blue morphs.” You often see these birds in massive flocks grazing in fields and meadows.
Snow Goose Life History - All About Birds
WEBThese loud, white-and-black geese can cover the ground in a snowy blanket as they eat their way across fallow cornfields or wetlands. Among them, you might see a dark form with a white head—a color variant called the “Blue Goose.” Snow Geese have skyrocketed in numbers and are now among the most abundant waterfowl on the continent.
Snow Goose - American Bird Conservancy
WEBPopulation: 5-6 million. Trend: Increasing. Habitat: Nests on tundra; winters in wetlands and on farm fields. Snow Goose range map by ABC. Like the Snowy Owl and Snow Bunting, the Snow Goose nests at the “top of the world” on …
Snow Goose - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEB64-79. cm inch. Length. 70. cm inch. The Snow goose ( Anser caerulescens) is a North American species of goose whose name derives from the typically white plumage. These are birds of cold timberline that migrate more than 3,000 mi (4,800 km) from traditional wintering areas to the tundra.
Snow Goose | National Geographic
WEBSnow Goose. Scientific Name: Anser caerulescens. Type: Birds. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name: Flock. Size: 27 to 33 inches; wingspan: 4.5 feet. Weight: 3.5 to 7.3 pounds. Size relative to a 6-ft...
Snow Goose - eBird
WEBBirds of the World. Explore Snow Goose. Exotic species. Medium-sized goose with two strikingly different color morphs. White morph generally more common. Adults have black wingtips, pink bill and legs, and often show yellowish staining on the head. Juveniles have dull brownish bill and legs and variable grayish smudging on body and wings.
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