Possible Snow x Ross's Goose
January 2009
Caroline County, MD, USA
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(1) Very small-headed compared to Snow, but bill appearing too long for Ross's Goose, head not rounded enough. Poss. hybrid on right.
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(2) Lacking grin patch of Snow
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(3) Feathering at base of bill shows small indent at top then largely straight - intermediate between convex "bulge" of Snow and straight feathering of Ross's Poss. hybrid on left
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Snow Goose:
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Ross's (captive):
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(4) Faint grey patch at base of bill contrasting with bright outer pink two-thirds of bill (see also above)
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See also: http://www.jkcassady.com/gallery/rogoxsngo.htm