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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Swan Goose
Anser cygnoid domesticus
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
Non-AOU
Code 6
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Iris can be dark brown, light brown, or blue, depending on color morph.
Head pattern:
Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Brown to white depending on color morph.
Forehead Color:
All morphs have a large knob on the forehead. Color can be solid black, solid orange, or mottled orange and black.
Nape Color:
Nape ranges from chocolate brown to white, depending on color morph.
Throat Color:
Throat is white or tan, often with dewlap.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
79-94 cm (31-37 in)
Weight:
2834-3119 g (100-110.05 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Tan, Brown, Gray
Underparts:
Underparts are light brown, grayish brown, or white, depending on color morph.
Upperparts:
Upperparts range from dark brownish-gray to Solid white, depending on color morph.
Back Pattern:
Barred or banded, Solid
Belly Pattern:
Barred or banded, Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with strong wing beats. However, domestic birds rarely fly.
Wingspan Range:
157-185 cm (62-73 in)
Wing Shape:
Rounded-Wings
Tail shape:
Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Upper tail is white, but may have some brown depending on color morph.
Under Tail:
White
Leg Color:
Orange
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X