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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Canoncan on October 29, 2009, 02:58:54 PM

Title: Goose
Post by: Canoncan on October 29, 2009, 02:58:54 PM

This goose was with several hundred Canada Geese in North Pickering. Not sure if it is a Snow, Ross' or a Domestic.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/canoncan/_MG_3080.jpg)

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Post by: Misty01 on October 29, 2009, 04:10:33 PM

I would say Ross' goose.
Here's the discription on how to tell between the two:
Often seen with the Snow Goose, North America's smallest goose is said to have a gentle expression. It can be distinguished from the Snow Goose from a distance by its smaller size and shorter neck and at close range by its stubby triangular bill.

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Post by: Kin Lau on October 29, 2009, 05:20:43 PM

I would lean towards Ross's Goose as well, the short stubby bill + black wingtips.

The black wingtips are what usually sets the Snow and Ross's Goose from Domestics, and then bill-size and shape for the difference btwn Ross's and Snow. If they're side-by-side, the differences should be very obvious unless they're all sleeping :)

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Post by: raypye on October 29, 2009, 07:15:24 PM

What date was the picture taken and location?
Rayfield Pye

Title: Goose
Post by: Canoncan on October 29, 2009, 08:31:59 PM

Thanks everyone, Rayfield the shot was today 29th on the 8th concession just east of Westney Rd, in  field on the north side. Pickering