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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소개
특이한 라임-녹색 납피부와 짧고 검은 부리를 가진 옅은 회색의 대형 기러기이다. 오스트레일리아 남부 해안 섬 고유종. 풀을 뜯어 먹으며 공격적인 성격으로 유명하다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 94.2 cm | 37.1 in |
| 체중 | 3816.6666666666665 g | 134.63 oz |
식별
깃털
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.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 34-37 days. Fledging: 70-76 days.
산란 수
3-6
소리
노래
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.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 과 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Cereopsis |
| 종 | Cereopsis novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Cape Barren Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family