Hi,

On my way home from work a goose stood out among a couple dozen of Canada Geese. Being a relative novice birder, I thought I’d ask for assistance here. I’m personally leaning towards juvenile Ross’ Goose because of the short bill and light plumage. Any help appreciated. Please see attached, thanks.

I saw the bird just north of Friendship bridge, just across from Boise State.

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Kyle, Boise, ID

I suspect this photo is a juvenile snow goose. The head to more oval than
round and the bill looks too large to me. Ross’s goose is about the size
of a mallard duck. It’s hard to judge size from this photo however..
Sibley notes that hybrids of snow and Ross’s goose are also possible.
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Louisa Evers
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