Cape Barren Goose
Cereopsis novaehollandiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cereopsis-novaehollandiae"></birdfyi-bird>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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について
独特の石灰緑色の蠟膜を持つ短い暗色の嘴と桃色の脚を持つ大型の淡灰色のガン。オーストラリア南部固有種。沖合の島嶼で草・低木地を採食。縄張り意識が強く地上巣に営巣。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 94.2 cm | 37.1 in |
| 体重 | 3816.6666666666665 g | 134.63 oz |
識別
羽毛
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.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 34-37 days. Fledging: 70-76 days.
一腹卵数
3-6
鳴き声
さえずり
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.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Cereopsis |
| 種 | Cereopsis novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Cape Barren Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family