Ross's Goose - Gloria Shiraef
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Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
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Map Coordinates: 44.0760553, -87.6910686
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Initially, I identified this bird as a Snow Goose, mostly because the appearance of the bill seemed too large for a Ross's Goose. When zoomed in on the bill, there was a thin 'grin patch' visible, so while not brown, larger and contrasting as it should be for a Snow Goose, I didn't know if this was a field mark that could vary in some cases. While the idea has been raised that this individual may be a hybrid, the correcting reviewer has determined I should change this ID to a Ross's. However, I do agree with the idea that this is is probably a hybrid.

Technical information

Model
DC-FZ80
ISO
80
Focal length
215 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.9
Shutter speed
1/250 sec
Dimensions
2520 pixels x 1890 pixels
Original file size
3.13 MB