Birds of the World

Anatidae : Swans, Geese & Ducks

Snow Goose

Chen caerulescens

Maryland, USA - January 2001

Snow Geese breed on the high Arctic tundra of Canada and Alaska, where they have enjoyed a dramatic increase in their population over the last 50 years.  In winter they follow two distinct mirgration routes to their respective wintering grounds in eastern USA and south-western USA and Mexico.


Immature - Maryland, USA - January 2001


Adult - Maryland, USA - January 2001


Adult & Immature - Maryland, USA - January 2001