- SCIENTIFIC NAME
- Anser caerulescens
- CLASSIFICATION
- Bird
- LIFE SPAN
- 15-25 Years
- SIZE
- 27-32” | 3-7lbs
- STATE CONSERVATION STATUS
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- State Protected
- FEDERAL CONSERVATION STATUS
- Least Concern
- GAME STATUS
- Game
- GAME TYPE
- Waterfowl
- Agricultural Lands
- Grasslands
- Rivers and streams
Natural History
Snow Geese are considered aggressive eaters because they will pull plants out by the root when feeding. They consume grains, fruits, and seeds. Goslings will eat invertebrates. Snow geese will form long term bonds during their second year and breed by their third. The female will build a nest on high ground, lay three to five eggs, and incubate them for 22-25 days. They will usually return to the nest they hatched from to breed.