Ross's Goose is a small, white goose with a distinctive round head and a short neck. A notable fact is that it is one of the smallest species of geese in North America.
Habitat
Breeds in the high Arctic tundra.
Diet
Feeds mainly on grasses and sedges.
How common
Rare
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