Snow goose — size comparison

The snow goose breeds in northern North America and migrates south seasonally. Populations use different routes and wintering grounds. After hatching, families

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Snow goose

Anser caerulescens

ok. 76 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
1600–3300 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
020406080
Snow gooseTotal lengthapprox. 76 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Snow goose — size comparison — facts and sources

The snow goose breeds in northern North America and migrates south seasonally. Populations use different routes and wintering grounds. After hatching, families move to grass-rich areas, including damp pond surroundings and coastal wetlands. It eats grasses and other plant parts.

Measurement sources