Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
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Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens)
Snow Goose in the pond at Sunset Park.

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

Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes.

Where to Find: Neighborhood ponds, parks (e.g., Lorenzi Park and Sunset Park), and the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. To find them in more natural habitat, visit the Pahranagat Valley or the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments: Snow Geese are not common around Las Vegas.

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