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ROSS'S GOOSE v's SNOW GOOSE
Ross's Goose
(WWT Slimbridge March 2011)
Snow Goose
(WWT Slimbridge September 2018)
WILDFOWL COMPARISON
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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OVERVIEW
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
.
Related Links
:-
Barnacle Gooose / Canada Goose
Bean Goose / Greylag Goose
Ferruginous Duck / Southern Pochard
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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visit official WWT site
for details.