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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鹤形鹅 (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)，体长约75–100厘米。体羽灰色，翅膀灰褐色，腿暗红色，嘴短而弯曲呈黄绿色。特有于澳大利亚南部沿海岛屿。以草和植物性食物为食，与其他雁鹅不同，几乎完全陆栖。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 94.2 cm | 37.1 in |
| 体重 | 3816.6666666666665 g | 134.63 oz |
识别
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 34-37 days. Fledging: 70-76 days.
产卵数
3-6
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Cereopsis |
| 物种 | Cereopsis novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Cape Barren Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family