Cape Barren Goose

12 April 2010

The Cape Barren Goose (cereopsis novaehollandiae) is a large goose resident in southern Australia.

These are bulky geese and their almost uniformly grey plumage, bearing rounded black spots, is unique. The tail and flight feathers are blackish and the legs are pink with black feet. The short, decurved black bill and green cere gives it a very peculiar expression.

Once considered a threatened species, the Cape Barren Goose was introduced to Maria Island in 1968 to start a safety population.
Now they roam freely around the island.

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