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2. Snow Goose. Snow Geese migrate to the United States and spend winter, from October to March, in the south of the country. The Snow Goose is aptly named because this goose is totally white except for its black wingtips, pink bill with a black grin patch, and pink legs and feet.
- 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.
A medium-sized, heavy-bodied goose with a small bill, thick legs, and a short neck. Larger than a Ross's Goose, smaller than a Canada Goose. Adults are mostly brown with white feathering around the base of a pinkish-orange bill. Black barring marks the belly and the undertail is white.
- 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)
Dec 25, 2020 · Russian White-fronted Goose (North Warren RSPB, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, 23 February 2018). Russian White-fronted Geese are rather unexceptional in their structure, but note the rather long neck, square-looking head and medium-length triangular bill. The plumage is typically a rather pale grey-brown with no appreciable darkening on the head and neck.
The Greater White-fronted Goose is a medium-sized, solidly built waterfowl with an orange/pink bill and legs and mostly brown plumage. Their most notable feature is a patch of white feathers on the forehead and around the base of the bill. The area under the tail is white, and they have varying amounts of black barring on the breast and belly ...
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Mar 5, 2024 · Size. Greater White-Fronted Geese are medium-sized birds, with adults typically measuring between 64 to 81 centimeters (25 to 32 inches) in length and weighing around 2.3 to 3.6 kilograms (5 to 8 pounds). Their wingspan ranges from 130 to 165 centimeters (51 to 65 inches).
