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Cape Barren Goose

Cereopsis novaehollandiae

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
94.2 cm
वजन
3816.6666666666665 g
कुल
Anatidae
गण
Anseriformes

The Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 94.2 cm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large pale grey goose with a distinctive lime-green cere at the base of its short dark bill and pink legs. Endemic to southern Australia. Grazes on grasses and low scrub on offshore islands. Territorial and aggressive; pairs hold year-round territories. Can survive without fresh water.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 94.2 cm 37.1 in
वजन 3816.6666666666665 g 134.63 oz

पहचान

पंख

Pale ash-gray plumage with small dark spots on wing coverts. Head whitish-gray. Bill short with prominent lime-green cere. Legs and feet pinkish-red. Sexes similar; one of few native Australian geese.

Habitat & Range

Open grasslands, heathlands, and low scrub on offshore islands and coastal mainland of southern Australia. Grazes in open areas. Nests on the ground. Largely sedentary with some mainland movements in winter.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 34-37 days. Fledging: 70-76 days.

अंडों की संख्या

3-6

ध्वनि

गीत

A loud, grunting 'honk-honk' from both sexes. The Cape Barren Goose gives pig-like grunting and cackling sounds. Not musical; its calls are distinctive but harsh.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
कुल Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Cereopsis
प्रजातियां Cereopsis novaehollandiae

Distribution

Cape Barren Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Where does the Cape Barren Goose live?
Open grasslands, heathlands, and low scrub on offshore islands and coastal mainland of southern Australia. Grazes in open areas. Nests on the ground. Largely sedentary with some mainland movements in winter.
Is the Cape Barren Goose endangered?
The Cape Barren Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cape Barren Goose nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 34-37 days. Fledging: 70-76 days.
What does the Cape Barren Goose sound like?
A loud, grunting 'honk-honk' from both sexes. The Cape Barren Goose gives pig-like grunting and cackling sounds. Not musical; its calls are distinctive but harsh.
How big is the Cape Barren Goose?
The Cape Barren Goose has a wingspan of 94.2 cm, weight of 3816.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Cape Barren Goose belong to?
The Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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