chen caerulescens

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North American wild goose having dark plumage in summer but white in winter

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The snow goose (Anser caerulescens) is a species of goose native to North America. Both white and dark morphs exist, the latter often known as blue goose. Its name derives from the typically white plumage. The species was previously placed in the genus Chen, but is now typically included in the gray goose genus Anser.Snow geese breed north of the timberline in Greenland, Canada, Alaska, and the northeastern tip of Siberia, and spend winters in warm parts of North America from southwestern British Columbia through parts of the United States to Mexico. Snow goose populations increased dramatically in the 20th century.

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Chen caerulescens is the scientific name for the Snow Goose, a North American bird species from the family of Anatidae which is commonly seen in the migration season. It is characterized by its white plumage, but can also be seen in a dark, bluish-grey color, often referred to as a blue goose.