RarityUncommon
Height87 cm
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Bird Calls
5 recordings of the Cape Barren Goose
Did You Know?
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"Cape Barren Geese can drink seawater thanks to specialized salt glands, allowing them to survive on islands without fresh water."
Field Guide
Cape Barren Goose
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The Cape Barren Goose is a large, pale grey waterbird native to southern Australia and its offshore islands. Endemic to the region, it is one of the rarest geese in the world and is found nowhere else naturally. Once nearly extinct due to hunting, the species has recovered and now numbers between 16, and 18, individuals.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Cape Barren Goose has been recorded.
- Lara Lake ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 23 species · seen 24 days ago
- Right PointKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 2 species · seen 17 days ago
- Serendip SanctuaryKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 20 species · 25 sightings · seen 3 days ago
- Werribee Open Range ZooKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 23 species · 30 sightings · seen 15 days ago
- Bittern ReservoirKey spotVictoria · 1 species · seen 31 days ago
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