Dan P Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Taken 3-27-2021 at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, CA (Los Angeles County). There was a large group of domestic geese, but a few mixed in with them that I think may be native/wild species. Since I haven't seen these species before, I want get confirmation. I believe the smaller white one is a Snow Goose, and the smaller brown one is a Greater White-fronted Goose. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalarope713 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 In the first pic (from left to right) there is a domestic graylag, a Snow Goose, and a possible Snow x Ross’s. The bird in the second pic is a Greater White-fronted. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Phalarope713 said: a possible Snow x Ross’s. What's the basis for the possible cross? Bill structure? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLecy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 48 minutes ago, Charlie Spencer said: What's the basis for the possible cross? Bill structure? Thanks! Yes, the bill is intermediate in size and shape between the two parent species. The bird also appears to be roughly the same size as the Snow, and rather large for a pure Ross's. I agree with SNGO x ROGO. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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