Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
An adult waterfowl of Arctic breeding grounds, coastal marshes, lakes, and agricultural fields during migration and winter. It feeds mostly by grazing and grubbing for grasses, sedges, roots, tubers, and waste grain. Adults are strong fliers with loud calls, forceful wing beats, and defensive pecks or charges near nests. The species occurs in both white and blue color morphs, which can appear together in the same populations.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Snow Goose