Cape Barren Goose - Cereopsis novaehollandiae

Length 2.5-3.3 ft (75.0-100.0 cm)
Weight M: 7.0-11.2 lb (3170-5100 g), F: 7.0 lb (3180 g)
Clutch Size 4-5
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:OC
     

The Cape Barren Goose is found in southern Australia and is the rarest of all the geese. They eat leaves, stems and seeds of grasses, sedges, etc. They are able to drink salt or brackish water.

These pictures were found in our stash and not sure who, where or when they were taken.

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