SNOW GOOSE 



PLATE CLXXXV.* FIGURE I. 



Chen hyperboreus, ...... PALLAS. 



Chen albatus, ... . DRESSER. 



THE Snow Goose is an inhabitant of Western North 

 America. Only four specimens have been obtained in 

 Great Britain. 



The nest, according to Mr. Macfarlane, is placed in the 

 vicinity of lakes, in a slight hollow made in the sandy soil, 

 and well lined with down. 



The eggs, commonly five in number, are rough, and 

 of a dull white colour. 



VOL. in. 73 K 



