THE BIRD BOOK 
170. Ross's Snow Goose. Chen rossi. 
Ross Snow Goose 
American White-fronted Goose 
Range. — This beautiful species, which is simi- 
lar in plumage to the large Snow Goose, is but 
twenty-one inches in length. It breeds in the ex- 
treme north, and in winter is found in the west- 
ern part of the United States as far south as the 
Gulf of Mexico. Their nesting habits and eggs 
probably do not differ from others in the family 
except in the matter of size. 
[171.] White-fronted Goose. Anser albi- 
frons albifrons. 
This European species is exactly like the Amer- 
ican except that it is said to average a trifle 
smaller. It is occasionally found in Greenland. 
171a. American Wiiite-fronted Goose. 
Anser albifrons gambeli. 
Range. — Whole of North America, breeding in 
the Arctic regions and wintering south to the 
Gulf coast; not common on the Atlantic coast 
during migrations. 
These birds may be recognized by their mottled 
plumage, dark head and white forehead. This 
species is more abundant than any of the pre- 
ceding and nests in large colonies along the arc- 
tic coast and in Alaska. Their nests are made of 
dried grasses, feathers and down and are placed 
on the ground in a slight denression. From 
four to nine eggs are laid; these have a dull buff 
ground. Size 3.00 x 2.05. Date. — Island in delta 
of Mackenzie River, June 10, 1&99. Four eggs. 
Nest of grass and feathers on the ground on a 
small island. Collector, Rev. I. O. Stringer. 
[171-1-] Bean Goose. Anser fabalis. 
This European species is casually found in Greenland. It is one of the 
most common of the Old World Species. 
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