Snow Goose vs. Ross's Goose

While both the Snow Goose and Ross's Goose can have a dark and light phase, the dark phase is very rare in the Ross's Goose.  The dark phase for the Snow Goose is shown below, while the light phase of the Ross's Goose is shown.  The light phase of the two species can be confusing, especially if the two species aren't seen together to allow for easy comparison.  There are some distinct differences that allows for relatively easy identification.

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This page was last edited on 11/17/06