How to classify this Goose? BC Canada (1 Viewer)

[benoitjh]

Curious how I should classify this goose. Seen with a large group of Canada Geese in the Interior of BC Canada.
Thanks

 

[Kandahar]

I would suggest a hybrid Canada/Snow Goose.

 

[aeshna5]

I would suggest a leucistic bird rather than a hybrid. Structurally & plumage-wise looks identical to the typical bird with it other than the lack of melanin on the head/neck area.

 

[seawatcher]

Curious how I should classify this goose. Seen with a large group of Canada Geese in the Interior of BC Canada.
Thanks

It is a Canada Goose with abnormal pigmentation. SW

 

[Joern Lehmhus]

Yes, definitely a leucistic canada goose , no hybrid. All black bill, fairly sharp edge between what is left of the dark neck sock and and the breast and exactly the same patterning on wings , mantle , scapulars as the other canada goose.

A true hybrid with snow goose would show some differences in these parts .