Ross’s x Cackling Goose (hybrid)

Anser rossii x Branta hutchinsii

Status: Rare casual winter visitor statewide.

Records: There are eight records:

8 Nov 2021 Scotts Bluff Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org)

16 Nov 2020 Dundy Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org)

20 and 29 Nov (2) Lake Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org)30 Nov 2020                    Scotts Bluff Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org)

22 Jan 2021 Scotts Bluff Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org)

5 Feb 2016 Douglas Co (Manning, eBird.org)

10 Feb 2019 Dawson Co (Edwards, eBird.org)

29 Feb 2020 Dundy Co (Mlodinow, eBird.org).

Comments: Discussion of this hybrid and photographs can be accessed at Bird Hybrids: Ross’s Goose x Cackling Goose.

Images

Recommended Citation

Silcock, W.R., and J.G. Jorgensen. 2021. Ross’s x Cackling Goose (hybrid) (Anser rossii x Branta hutchinsii). In Birds of Nebraska — Online. www.BirdsofNebraska.org

Updated 13 Dec 2021