Ross's Goose x Canada Goose Hybrid
Ross's Goose x Canada Goose Hybrid
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This hybrid pairs the small Ross's Goose (Anser rossii) with the larger Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), creating an individual that can be challenging to identify due to its blend of sizes and markings.
Where to spot
Agricultural fields, wetlands, and open water bodies across North America, primarily in areas where the migratory and wintering ranges of Ross's Geese and Canada Geese overlap.
How to spot
Look for a goose with the general build of a Canada Goose but with a smaller, more delicate bill lacking a prominent 'grinning patch.' The body plumage will be a mix of the Canada Goose's brown and the Ross's Goose's white, often appearing mottled or dirty white on the belly, with a dark head and neck and white chinstrap.
When to spot
Most likely encountered during spring and autumn migration seasons when both parent species are abundant.
Where to spot
Agricultural fields, wetlands, and open water bodies across North America, primarily in areas where the migratory and wintering ranges of Ross's Geese and Canada Geese overlap.
How to spot
Look for a goose with the general build of a Canada Goose but with a smaller, more delicate bill lacking a prominent 'grinning patch.' The body plumage will be a mix of the Canada Goose's brown and the Ross's Goose's white, often appearing mottled or dirty white on the belly, with a dark head and neck and white chinstrap.
When to spot
Most likely encountered during spring and autumn migration seasons when both parent species are abundant.
Ross's Geese are often found associating with Snow Geese, making their hybrids with Canada Geese interesting observations, as they bridge the visual differences between the 'white' geese and 'dark' geese.
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