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Snow Goose
Chen caerulescens
33.7387, -96.7631
Field Notes
Description:
The Snow Goose is a white-bodied goose with black wingtips that are barely visible on the ground but noticeable in flight. The pink bill has a dark line along it, often called a "grinning patch" or "black lips." Juveniles, slightly smaller, look like adults, but have some gray shading on their sides. You may also see dark morph Snow Geese, or "Blue Geese," with a white face, dark brown body, and white under the tail.
Habitat:
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. The primary purpose of the refuge is to protect and manage 11,320 acres of habitat for refuge and breeding ground purposes for migratory birds and other wildlife. The Refuge includes about 6,500 acres of uplands, 4,000 acres of open water, 500 acres of wetlands, and 400 acres of croplands.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2013
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