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It is known for its striking appearance, with two distinct colour morphs: the "snow" morph, which has white plumage with black wingtips, and the "blue" morph, which has a mix of bluish-grey and white feathers. Snow geese migrate long distances between their breeding grounds in the Arctic and wintering areas in the southern United States and Mexico.

They are herbivorous, feeding primarily on grasses, grains, and plants found in wetlands. During migration, snow geese often gather in large flocks, sometimes numbering in the thousands, creating an impressive sight. Their populations have increased significantly in recent decades, sometimes leading to concerns about overgrazing in their breeding areas. Snow geese are also known for their loud, high-pitched calls, often heard as flocks fly overhead in a V-formation during migration.

Snow geese are rare visitors to Scotland. They primarily inhabit North America, but some individuals occasionally stray to the UK, including Scotland, during migration, especially in winter. These birds are often seen with flocks of barnacle or greylag geese, but sightings are uncommon and typically involve small numbers of birds that have deviated from their normal migratory routes. When they do appear, it tends to be along the coasts or in wetland areas.

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