Birds Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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General Description: Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) are large geese that are entirely white except for the black wing tips (primary feathers) and pink bill with black lips. Taxonomy: Anseriformes, Anatidae, Anserinae Favored Habitat: Ponds and marshes. |
 Snow Goose: pink bill with black lips |
Where to Find: Snow Geese are not common around Las Vegas, but keep an eye out in places like the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, the Pahranagat Valley, and the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Comments: Snow Geese are flocking creatures. You won't often see just one; rather, expect to see them by the hundreds and thousands. |
 Snow Goose adult |
 Snow Goose adult |
 The dark snow goose is a "blue goose," a dark morph, or a youngster |
 Two juveniles (left, dark) and one adult (right, white) |
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 Sacramento NWR, CA |
 Sacramento NWR, CA |
 Bosque del Apache NWR, NM |
 Bosque del Apache NWR, NM |
 Snow Geese in flight: white with black wing tips |
 Snow Geese in flight: white with black wing tips |
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
; Last updated 240102
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