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General Description: Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) are sexually monomorphic. The body is gray overall except for a white ring around the bill and a white belly. In adults, the lower breast and belly are gray with black mottling; juveniles are paler and lack the mottling. Taxonomy: Anseriformes, Anatidae, Anserinae Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes; places with grass. |
 Note black mottling on the lower breast and belly |
Where to Find: Greater White-fronted Geese are rare around Las Vegas, but look for them while birding at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley and the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: None. |
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If you were a tasty snail or a little blade of grass, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Note black mottling on the lower breast and belly |
 Note black mottling on the lower breast and belly |
 Greater White-fronted Goose adult |
 Greater White-fronted Goose adult |
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 Adult and juvenile |
 Greater W-f Goose juvenile; note lack black mottling on breast |
 Juveniles lack black mottling on breast |
 Juveniles lack black mottling on breast |
 Feeding with Snow Geese in a wet field |
 Greater White-fronted Geese on a pond |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240102
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