Ross's Goose (Anser rossii)

Other Scientific Names
Anser rossi [Stotz et al. (1996)], Anser rossii [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Anser rossii [AERC TAC (2003)]

Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
53 - 66 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Cassin, 1861)

Habitat
Tundra, arable land, pastureland. From 1,200 - 2,500 m.

Range (Guide)

Canada (B) (P), Mexico, USA (B).

Vagrant to Netherlands Antilles.

Arctic Canada, almost entirely in R Perry region.

Population
Estimated population is 1,100,000 (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (27)...)

Ross's Goose (Anser rossii) [XC458923]
by Paul Marvin from Vendel Road, Salton Sea NWR, Brawley, Imperial County, California, United States (flight call)

Ross's Goose (Anser rossii) [XC452078]
by Paul Marvin from Vendel Road, Salton Sea NWR, Brawley, Imperial County, California, United States (call, flight call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Rosss Goose (Anser rossii) - 10 files

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