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Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
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General Description: Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) are large geese that are entirely white except for the black wing tips (primary feathers) and pink bill with black lips.

Taxonomy: Anseriformes, Anatidae, Anserinae

Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes.


Snow Goose: pink bill with black lips

Where to Find: Snow Geese are not common around Las Vegas, but keep an eye out in places like the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments: Snow Geese are flocking creatures. You won't often see just one; rather, expect to see them by the hundreds and thousands.


Snow Goose adult

Snow Goose adult
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
The dark snow goose is a "blue goose," a dark morph, or a youngster
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Two juveniles (left, dark) and one adult (right, white)
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Sacramento NWR, CA
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Sacramento NWR, CA
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Bosque del Apache NWR, NM
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Bosque del Apache NWR, NM
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Snow Geese in flight: white with black wing tips
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Snow Geese in flight: white with black wing tips
Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens) Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)

Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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