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Swan Goose
Anser cygnoides
Did you know?
- The neck is strikingly colored’ the back side is dark brown and the front is a pale cream color.
- The bird’s bill is also distinctive: it’s all black but a bright white band separates it from the head.
- Farmers sometimes use the domesticated form of this goose for weeding their crops.
- These birds have been raised for their eggs.
Swan or Goose?
Its name might be confusing, but this large goose is named for its long, swan-like neck.
Vegetarian Goose
The swan goose often grazes on land, feeding exclusively on plants.
Threat Level
- Unknown
- Common
- Near Threatened
- Threatened
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
Threatened
The Swan Goose faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Range
North central Asia, including Siberia and northern China
Habitat
Near water in floodplains, marshy meadows, riverbeds, steppes, even mountainour areas
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We care about swan geese
The Saint Louis Zoo supports swan geese at the North Lake in The Wild.
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Find this animal in The Wild
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SAINT LOUIS ZOO ZONE
The Wild
You’ll find penguins, puffins, grizzly bears, gorillas, chimpanzees, to name a few. And while visiting, you can take a ride on the Conservation Carousel or hop aboard and ride the Zooline Railroad. There are also gift shops and eateries you can enjoy.