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American coot
- The American coot grows to 16 inches in length. It has red eyes, a white, chicken-like bill with black on the tip and a red area on its forehead.
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Ross’s Geese are winter birds in the United States and are mainly spotted from November to March. Ross’s Geese are pretty similar to Snow Geese, whom they often flock with. They are white all over except for their short, gray-based red-orange bills, short and stubby, pink-red legs and feet, and black wingtips.
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- Brant/Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) The brant goose, also sometimes called the brent goose, utilizes the coastal marshes of the Arctic tundra in Alaska and northern Canada during the breeding season.
- Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) Native to North America, cackling geese spend their summer breeding season in the cooler climes of northern Canada and Alaska.
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) Perhaps the most widely known goose in North America, the Canada goose is, as you might expect, native throughout Canada and the US where they spend their summers.
- Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) Known commonly in Europe as simply the white-fronted goose, this species breeds in northern Europe and Asia, and spends its winters in southern and western Europe.
- Sebastopol. Europe. – Pure white color. – Long, curly feathers. – Orange-colored bill and legs. Weight: Male: 12–14 lbs (5.5–6.4 kg) Female: 10–12 lbs (4.5–5.5 kg)
- Embden. Germany. – Pure white color. – White-tipped beak. – Orange shanks. Weight: Male: 26.5–31 lbs (12–14 kg) Female: 17.6–22 lbs (8–10 kg) Temperament
- West of England. United Kingdom. – Ganders are nearly white. – Geese are white with gray marks. – Blue eyes. – Orange bill. Weight: Male: 16–20 lbs (7.3–9.1 kg)
- Slovak White. Slovakia. – White with yellowish marks. – Yellow eye rims. – Orange bill and feet. Weight: Male: 13.2–15.4 lbs (6–7 kg) Female: 11–13.2 lbs (5–6 kg)
The Greater White-fronted Goose is a stocky brown goose that occurs across the Northern Hemisphere and in North America is found mainly west of the Mississippi. It sports white feathers around its pinkish orange bill, orange legs, and a white line down its side.
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) The Canada Goose looks striking, with its black head and neck contrasting against its white cheeks and chin. Despite their name, humans have introduced Canada Geese to various regions worldwide.
- White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) The White-fronted Goose has black-speckled undersides, earning it the nickname 'specklebelly'. This bird, belonging to the Anatidae family, is of medium size and stands out with its bright orange legs and feet.
- Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) The Snow Goose is a North American bird species with white plumage1. Interestingly, there are also Blue Geese, which are just Snow Geese in a grey-blue color variation.
- Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) The Brent Goose is a small bird with a black head, neck, and chest. While North Americans call it the Brant Goose, the name 'Brent' is more common worldwide.
Aug 14, 2022 · Adult Greater White-fronted Geese (sometimes called Speckled Geese, or Speckle-belly Geese) are brown in color with a white rump, white stripe on their side, white forehead, black spots on their stomach and a bright pinkish-orange bill and legs.
Dec 25, 2020 · The Lesser White-fronted Goose (top) looks only a little smaller here, but its short, small bill, short neck and rather rounded head profile are more obvious. Also visible are the Lesser’s bold yellow eyering and extensive white forehead patch which extends onto the fore-crown.
