Cape Barren Goose
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    Cape Barren Goose

    Cereopsis novaehollandiae

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass5.29 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The Cape Barren goose, sometimes also known as the pig goose, is a species of goose endemic to southern Australia. It is a distinctive large, grey bird that is mostly terrestrial and is not closely related to other extant members of the subfamily Anserinae.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Cape Barren Goose. Sightings recorded in 39 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Australasia
    Flinders Chase National ParkRed Centre & Outback South Australia, Australia
    Rare
    Corner Inlet Marine National ParkVictoria & Western NSW Riverlands, Australia
    Rare
    Wilsons Promontory Marine National ParkVictoria & Western NSW Riverlands, Australia
    Rare
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