Snow Goose
(Chen caerulescens)
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Goose Information Length: 25 - 31" Habitat: Breeding habitat: Arctic tundra, either along the coast or near lakes and rivers. Winter habitat: Saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, agricultural land near water. Diet: Roots, leaves, and seeds of |
 Photo © David Blevins |
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 aquatic
vegetation such as bulrushes, sedges, |
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marsh grasses; tender shoots of grasses in pastures and meadows; waste grains and wild berries. |
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 Identification
tips for the Snow Goose |
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| Range
Map: (Click map to enlarge.) |
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| Winter Map (CBC) | ||
| Additional
photos and information: Aquatic Environments Photo of Snow Goose, description, distribution, reproduction, ecology, behavior, vocalization. Peter LaTourrette's Bird Photo Gallery Photos of Snow Goose. |
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