Swan Goose x Canada Goose Hybrid
Swan Goose x Canada Goose Hybrid
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This hybrid involves the domesticated Swan Goose (Anser cygnoides), often characterized by a prominent knob on its bill, and the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). The resulting birds can show a blend of features, often with a more upright posture than a pure Canada Goose.
Where to spot
Commonly found in urban parks, farms, ponds, and wetlands where domestic geese are kept or have established feral populations, particularly across North America and parts of Europe.
How to spot
Look for a bird with the Canada Goose's dark neck and white chinstrap, but potentially a more elongated neck and a slightly upward-curving bill. Some individuals may show a knob at the base of the bill, though often smaller than in pure Swan Geese. Plumage might be a mix of brown and gray.
When to spot
Year-round in areas with resident populations of domestic or feral geese, as these birds typically do not migrate.
Where to spot
Commonly found in urban parks, farms, ponds, and wetlands where domestic geese are kept or have established feral populations, particularly across North America and parts of Europe.
How to spot
Look for a bird with the Canada Goose's dark neck and white chinstrap, but potentially a more elongated neck and a slightly upward-curving bill. Some individuals may show a knob at the base of the bill, though often smaller than in pure Swan Geese. Plumage might be a mix of brown and gray.
When to spot
Year-round in areas with resident populations of domestic or feral geese, as these birds typically do not migrate.
The domestic Swan Goose is the ancestor of many farmed goose breeds, making this hybrid often a result of interactions between wild Canada Geese and domestic or feral flocks in human-modified landscapes.
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