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	Ross's Goose (WWT Slimbridge March 2011)
	Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge September 2018)

To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-

The Head, Beak & Eyes

Ross's Goose	Snow Goose
The Ross's Goose has a short Reddish Pink beak with pale tip.
The Snow Goose has a longer Pink beak.

The Breast & Body

Ross's Goose	Snow Goose
The Breast and Body is similar.

The Legs & Feet

Ross's Goose	Snow Goose
The Legs and Feet are similar.

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Distinguishing Characteristics
Ross's Goose
	The Ross's Goose has a short beak.
Snow Goose
	The Snow Goose has a longer beak.

Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge?

They can be found in the following Zones: -

Ross's Goose. - Geese Of The World Zone.

Snow Goose. - Geese Of The World Zone.



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Lesser Scaup / Greater Scaup

Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose

Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose

Redhead / Pochard

Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck

Ross's Goose / Snow Goose

Red-Billed Teal / White-Cheeked Pintail




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