 Snow goose
(Chen caerulescens), alternate scientific name Anser caerulescens, is a vagrant in India.
Identification: Size 65-85 cm. Wingspan: 58-59 inches. Sexes similar.
Medium-sized long-necked goose. Different color morphs. Frequently gathers in huge flocks.
White morph: Entirely white plumage. Black primaries.
Pink legs and feet. Pink bill with black patch along mandibles. Sometimes has
orange stains on head. Blue morph: White head and upper neck. Dark
lower neck and body-some have white bellies. Pale gray wing upperwing
coverts. Scapulars dark-centered with white edges. Mostly dark primaries and secondaries. Pink legs and feet. Pink bill with black patch along mandibles.
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