🌿Native Nature

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Anser

About

The snow goose (Anser caerulescens), consisting of both a white phase and blue phase (Blue Goose), is a North American species of goose commonly collectively referred to as "light geese". Its name derives from the typically white plumage. Many taxonomic authorities placed this species and the other "white geese" in the Chen genus,. Most authorities now follow the traditional treatment of placing these species in the "gray goose" genus Anser. The scientific name is from the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snow Goose?
The scientific name of Snow Goose is Anser caerulescens.
What kingdom does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Snow Goose belong to?
Snow Goose belongs to the genus Anser.