These Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser
albifrons) were photographed near Poth, Karnes
County, south Texas on February 19, 1999 by Martin Reid. I feel
this may be a flock of the true Gambel's
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons gambeli.)
Note the long neck, large head and bill, obvious
orange bill tone on most birds, and extensive white "front"
to the face (I suspect some are juveniles), and especially
the habitat - the flock was grazing in this very tall grass
prior to adopting the alert postures prompted by my approach along
the road:
I suspect that the couple of darker, less-orange-billed individuals
may be adults, while most of the flock are juveniles:
Note the darkness of thefore-breast on this individual:
