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Cereopsis novaehollandiae
Cape Barren Goose, also known as Pig Goose. 75-90cm in size, Grey colouring with dark spots on wings. Black bill covered in light green cere. Red or pink legs.
South-east coast of Australia, SE Victoria, Southern coast of WA. Scrub, grasslands and islands.
Lay 3-6 eggs, builds nest from twings and down, feeds on grass and herbs.
Spotted on Jul 25, 2010
Submitted on Apr 30, 2011
3 Comments
Nice photo. It's hard to get the coloring on their heads right. Here's one I saw on Maria Island. The feathers are amazing, and the black legs with red feet are crazy: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/269...
unusual but exquisite colorings!
What a curious bill!