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SNOW GOOSE (Anser or Chen cerulescens)

©Nigel Key Snow Goose (Slimbridge September 2018)

The Snow Goose, also known as the Blue Goose, is native to North America.

The Snow Goose is a member of the Chen genus and has two sub-species, namely the Greater Snow Goose and the Lesser Snow Goose.

Snow Geese are visitors to the British Isles and are regularily seen amongst Barnacle Geese, Brent Geese and White-Fronted Geese.

The Snow Goose is similar to the Ross's Goose in appearance except it is much larger and has a less rounded head.
(Compare the two Geese.)

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Conservation Status


Size
630mm to 790mm (25" to 31")

Appearance - Male
The male has White plumage with Black wing tips. The bill is Pink and the legs and feet are Red/Pink.

The male Blue morph has Blue/Grey plumage with Black wing tips. The bill is Pink and the legs and feet are Red/Pink.

Appearance - Female
The female is similar to the male.

Habitat
Wetlands, Marshes and Lakes.

Diet
Aquatic Plants, Roots, Stems, Grasses, Grain and Rice.

Breeding Time
Late May to Mid August.

Nest
The nest is built from vegetation on a round mound.

Eggs
Quantity: 6 to 7
Average size: 82mm x 55mm
Colour: Creamy White.





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PHOTOGRAPHS

Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge May 2017) - pic by Nigel Key Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge April 2018) - pic by Nigel Key Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge September 2018) - pic by Nigel Key
26/05/17 20/04/18 25/09/18
Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge August 2010) - pic by Nigel Key Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge August 2010) - pic by Nigel Key Snow Goose (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
Blue-morph 22/08/10 Blue-morph 22/08/10 26/05/12
Photos copyright of ©Nigel Key
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Related Links:-


Ross's Goose v's Snow Goose - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Geese Identification - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


You can help to protect wetland habitats in the UK and around the World by becoming a member of the WWT, visit official WWT site for details.



LOCATION

Snow Goose
Breeding Habitat
Alaska, Canada, Greenland and N.E. tip of Siberia.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winters in South USA and Mexico.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Snow Goose
Geese of the World Zone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key Geese of the World Zone (WWT Slimbridge September 2012)

The Snow Goose can be found in the Geese of the World Zone.

Geese of the World Zone (WWT Slimbridge)
Geese of the World Zone.
Where can I find this location?
To locate the Geese of the World Zone and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.

WWT Slimbridge Wildfowl (Listed Alphabetically)
A-B  | C-F  | G-L  | M-R  | S-Z
Wildfowl S to Z
Shelduck
Smew
Snow Goose
South African Shelduck
Southern Pochard
South Georgian Pintail
Spot-Billed Duck
Spotted Whistling Duck
Spur-Winged Goose
Swan Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Tufted Duck
Wandering Whistling Duck
West Indian Whistling Duck
Whistling Swan
White-Cheeked Pintail
White-Faced Whistling Duck
White-Fronted Goose
White-Backed Duck
White-Headed Duck
White-Winged Duck
Yellow-Billed Duck