Habitat:

• Marsh tundra and wetlands. Spends the winters near the Gulf of Mexico, around fields with water nearby.
• Feeds on waste grain and grasses.

Notes:

• Similar to the snow goose, but smaller, with a shorter neck and rounder head.
• Nests in depressions on the ground that are lined with vegetation and down feathers.

Be sure to check local regulations for hunting or trapping information on this species.