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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Snow Goose Snow Goose
Order : Anseriformes Family : Anatidae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding on rhizomes, aquatic and semi-aquatic plants, grasses and cultivated grains. Reproduction : From the age of 3 years old, mating and egg laying take place between June and July. The female incubates 4-5 eggs for 23-25 days. The fledglings' first flight takes place 38-49 days later. Lifespan : Up to 27 years in the wild. Predators : Foxes, skuas, seagulls, ravens and birds of prey among others. Status : Not at risk.
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