Snow Goose

Overview

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A white goose with black wing tips, breeding in arctic colonies and staging in spectacular millions at migration stopovers; also has a blue-gray morph; a symbol of the American arctic.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anser; binomial: Anser caerulescens; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 65-85cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: s, w USA and n Mexico.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Merge Chen (caerulescens, rossi, canagica) into Anser (Ottenburghs et al. 2016).