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Cape Barren Goose

Cereopsis novaehollandiae

Photo by ew.emilywells
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Field Notes

Description:

Cape Barren Goose, also known as Pig Goose. 75-90cm in size, Grey colouring with dark spots on wings. Black bill covered in light green cere. Red or pink legs.

Habitat:

South-east coast of Australia, SE Victoria, Southern coast of WA. Scrub, grasslands and islands.

Notes:

Lay 3-6 eggs, builds nest from twings and down, feeds on grass and herbs.

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Comments (3)
lori.tas
Nice photo. It's hard to get the coloring on their heads right. Here's one I saw on Maria Island. The feathers are amazing, and the black legs with red feet are crazy: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2696005
HemaShah
unusual but exquisite colorings!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedApril 30, 2011

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