Ross's Goose Photo Gallery
Adult white morph
Small, all white goose with black primaries. Note the stubby pink bill with that is bluish-gray at the base and pink legs.
© Justin Lawson | Macaulay LibraryMassachusetts, March 12, 2017Adult blue morph
Two morphs of Ross's Goose occur, though the blue morph is very rare. It is mostly dark sooty gray with a white head and white under the tail.
© Brooke Miller | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, January 17, 2015Adult white morph
Flocks with other species of geese during the nonbreeding months in shallow wetlands, ponds, and agricultural fields.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 20, 2012Not all videos have soundJuvenile white morph
Juvenile are mostly white with some dusky highlights on the head and back. Bill and legs are dusky pink, and some individuals have a slight grin patch in the bill.
© Daniel Jauvin | Macaulay LibraryQuebec, November 06, 2016Adult white morph
In flight all white with black primaries.
© Aaron Brees | Macaulay LibraryIowa, December 29, 2016Adult/immature
Forms flocks during the nonbreeding season. Strong flier.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryOregon, February 19, 2012Not all videos have soundAdult white morph
Bill appears short and stubby, with a reduced or absent grin patch, and a rounded head.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, March 08, 2007Adult white morph (with Snow Goose
Often found with Snow Geese. Note smaller body size and smaller bill.
© Joshua Covill | Macaulay LibraryMontana, March 29, 2017Adult white morph
Found on shallow wetlands and ponds often with other goose species.
© Brian Sullivan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 20, 2012Not all videos have soundAdult white morph (with Canada Goose and Cackling Goose)
Often flocks with other species of geese.
© Max Leibowitz | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, February 04, 2017Adult white morph
Small, round-headed goose with a small pinkish bill.
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryMissouri, December 01, 1998Not all videos have sound
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Species in This Family
Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl(Order: Anseriformes, Family:Anatidae)
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