Richard Waring's Birds of Australia Cape Barren Goose
Their legs are a deep pink color with black feet. On the feet there is reduced webbing which is an adaptation to spending most of their time on land. Females are slightly smaller than males. Their body measures 75-90cm (29.5-35.4in) long with a wingspan of 1.7m (5.5ft) across. An average weight for the cape barren goose is 4-6kg (8.75-13lbs).
Cape Barren Goose British Waterfowl Association
The Cape Barren goose is a large diurnal bird measuring between 30 and 39 inches long. These birds have a wingspan of about 1.7 meters across. The average Cape Barren goose weighs between 3 and 7 kg. Male Cape Barren geese are larger and heavier than females. - Temperament. The Cape Barren geese are gregarious and shy when alone and around.
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)
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Cape Barren goose New Zealand Birds Online
The Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is a large goose resident in southern Australia. Etymology. The species' common name is derived from Cape Barren Island, where specimens were first sighted by European explorers. It is known in the local Jardwadjali language as toolka..
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The Cape Barren Goose is a bulky, large goose, measuring 30 - 40 inches (75- 100 cm) in length (including the tail) and a wingspan of 59 - 75 inches (150 - 190 cm). The relatively small head appears to be small for the size of its body. It weighs about 7 - 15 lbs (3.1 - 6.8 kg). Males are generally larger than the females.
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)
The Cape Barren Goose is a very large, pale grey goose with a relatively small head. Its stubby triangular bill is almost concealed by a very prominent greenish-yellow cere (skin above the bill). It has rows of large dark spots in lines across the scapulars (shoulders) and wing coverts. The legs are pink to deep red and the feet black.
Cape Barren Goose photo Alan Fletcher photos at
Generation length. 10.7 years. -. -. -. Population justification: The population is estimated to number 16,000-18,000 individuals, roughly equating to 11,000-12,000 mature individuals. Trend justification: The population is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats.
Cape Barren Goose photo Alan Fletcher photos at
Cape Barren Goose. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Cereopsis. Species. Cereopsis novaehollandiae. Identification Numbers. TSN: 175202. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Cape Barren Goose Australia Photograph by Teresa A and Preston S Cole Photography Fine Art America
The total number of Cape Barren goose population is about 16.000-18.000 birds, approximately 11.000-12.000 of which are mature individuals. In the IUCN Red List, the species is classified as Least Concern (LC). Ecological niche Cape Barren geese play an important role in the ecosystem of their habitat. They feed upon various plant species and.
Cape Barren Goose The Animal Facts Appearance, Diet, Habitat
The Cape Barren goose belongs to the Anseriformes order, in the Anatidae family, its scientific name is Cereopsis novaehollandiae, from the greek "keros" meaning "wax" and "opsis" that means "similar" as its beak is covered with a waxy looking substance, while the second name, "novahollandiae" refers to the origins of this special goose: the southern coast of Australia.
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) South Australia Reptiles, Mammals, Geese Breeds
Cape Barren goose are one of the rarest of the world's geese. The vocalisations of the Cape Barren Goose are a distinctive loud, deep grunt or honk. The call.
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)
Adults grow to around 85 centimetres tall with a wingspan of around 1.7 metres. Pairs of Cape Barren Geese mate for life, the male Cape Barren Goose builds the nest, on the ground in Native Iris tussocks or a stick saucer nest in open grassy flats. Usually, four or five white eggs are laid from late autumn, with the parents vigorously defending.
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CApe Barren Goose. Large, heavyset, grey goose with slight downward slope to its black-tipped, yellow bill. Cape Barren geese can live on small, isolated islands along coastal Australia because, unlike most bird species, they have the ability to drink saltwater. Salt from the water is collected by gland located in their head.
Cape Barren goose New Zealand Birds Online
Escapee exotics do not count in official eBird totals. Very large, heavy-set pale gray goose found across parts of coastal southern Australia. Note pale yellow and slightly drooping bill. Mostly seen as pairs or loose flocks scattered around coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and grassy pasture areas.
Cape Barren Goose
The Cape Barren goose has pale gray plumage with black markings near the wing tips and tail. These geese also have pink legs, black feet and a bright greenish-yellow knot on their short black bill. Approximately 85 cm (24.5 ft) long; wingspan 1.7 m (5.5 ft) Approximately 3.12-6.8 kg (6.98-15 lbs.) Feeds on common island tussock, spear grass.
Cape Barren Goose Headshot Sean Crane Photography
Cape Barren Goose. Cereopsis novaehollandiae. Birds, The Cape Barron goose is primarily terrestrial, spending very little time in the water. With a bill designed for grazing, the goose has actually benefited from the encroachment of agriculture as it has adapted to feeding on pasture fields.