Ross’s Goose

Ross's Goose flying nearby.
Ross’s Goose, Hagerman NWR, Sherman, TX, December 26, 2023
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x Teleconverter; 420 mm; ISO-400; f/8; 1/500 sec.

This page is for the Ross’s Goose (Anser rossii). This goose looks very similar to the Snow Goose. The easiest way to tell the difference is the bill. The Snow Goose bill is longer and looks like it is wearing black lipstick. The Ross’s Goose has a stubby bill and no lipstick.

Over 100 Ross's Geese flying nearby. Ther may be a few Snow Geese in the mass of birds.
Ross’s Goose, Hagerman NWR, Sherman, TX, December 26, 2023
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x Teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-800; f/10; 1/500 sec.
Four Ross's Geese flying nearby.
Ross’s Goose, Hagerman NWR, Sherman, TX, December 26, 2023
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x Teleconverter; 420 mm; ISO-400; f/8; 1/500 sec.
A few Ross's Geese standing near a large flock of Snow Geese.
Ross’s Goose, Kearney, NE March 15, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-800; f/10; 1/1250 sec.
A few Ross's Geese standing near a large flock of Snow Geese.
Ross’s Goose, Kearney, NE March 15, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-800; f/10; 1/1250 sec.
Ross's Goose swimming in the pond.
Ross’s Goose, Barnett Park, McCook, NE March 15, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-800; f/10; 1/1250 sec.
Ross's Goose swimming in the pond.
Ross’s Goose, Barnett Park, McCook, NE March 15, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-500; f/10; 1/1250 sec.
A few Ross's Geese flying in formation with some Snow Geese.
Ross’s Goose, Branched Oak SRA, Lincoln, NE, March 12, 2025
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO-400; f/11; 1/800 sec.