THE LIVINGSTON RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY

Cereopsis Goose

Cereopsis Goose

The highly terrestrial Cereopsis, also known as the Cape Barren Goose, has strong toes and claws with reduced webbing adapted to their life on land. They also use their sharp claws to deter potential competitors.

  Latin name: Cereopsis novaehollandiae
Weight: Male: 5.5Kg Female: 3.6Kg
Eggs: 4-5 Incubation: 34-37 days
Range: Southern Australia

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