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Magpie Goose

Anseranas semipalmata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
81,1 cm
Berat
2302,0 g
Famili
Anseranatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

The Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is a bird species in the family Anseranatidae (magpie goose), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 81.1 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A large pied black-and-white waterbird with a distinctive knobbly head, long orange-pink legs, and partially webbed feet. The only member of family Anseranatidae. Found in tropical wetlands of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Gregarious; forms large flocks in the dry season.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 81,1 cm 31.9 in
Berat 2302,0 g 81.20 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Striking black and white plumage; head, neck, back, and wings black with bold white underparts and lower back. Bare orange facial skin. Knob on crown. Long orange-yellow legs. Sexes similar.

Habitat & Range

Seasonal tropical floodplains, paperbark swamps, waterlily lagoons, and freshwater margins of monsoonal northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Concentrates near permanent water in the dry season.

Rentang Geografis

Breeds on South Georgia and Falkland Islands; ranges widely across the South Atlantic and Southern Ocean when not breeding.

Diet & Feeding

Eats grasses, sedges, and wetland plants; grazes pastures in winter; flocks on farmland stubble and coastal grasslands.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-30 days. Fledging: 77 days.

Ukuran Sarang

1-16

Suara

Kicauan

A loud, honking 'ang-ang-ang' call. Both sexes vocalize frequently, especially in flight. Large flocks in Australia create a continuous honking chorus. Also gives softer clucking.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anseranatidae (Magpie Goose)
Genus Anseranas
Spesies Anseranas semipalmata

Distribution

Magpie Goose has been recorded in 5 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Magpie Goose eat?
Eats grasses, sedges, and wetland plants; grazes pastures in winter; flocks on farmland stubble and coastal grasslands.
Where does the Magpie Goose live?
Seasonal tropical floodplains, paperbark swamps, waterlily lagoons, and freshwater margins of monsoonal northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Concentrates near permanent water in the dry season.
Is the Magpie Goose endangered?
The Magpie Goose has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magpie Goose nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-30 days. Fledging: 77 days.
What does the Magpie Goose sound like?
A loud, honking 'ang-ang-ang' call. Both sexes vocalize frequently, especially in flight. Large flocks in Australia create a continuous honking chorus. Also gives softer clucking.
How big is the Magpie Goose?
The Magpie Goose has a wingspan of 81.1 cm, weight of 2302.0 g.
What order and family does the Magpie Goose belong to?
The Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anseranatidae.

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