RarityCommon
Height82 cm
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Bird Calls
2 recordings of the Magpie Goose
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Magpie Geese have partially webbed feet with strong claws, allowing them to perch in trees-an uncommon trait among waterfowl."
Field Guide
Magpie Goose
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The Magpie Goose (*Anseranas semipalmata*) is a large, black-and-white waterbird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. The Magpie Goose is a familiar sight in northern Australian wetlands, where it forms large, noisy flocks.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Magpie Goose has been recorded.
- Berrinba Wetlands🔥 ActiveQueensland · 14 species · 15 sightings · seen 30 days ago
- Hasties Swamp Bird Hide🔥 ActiveQueensland · 28 species · 36 sightings · seen 14 days ago
- Hunter Wetlands Centre🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 70 species · 208 sightings · seen 8 days ago
- Lake Alford Park Gympie🔥 ActiveQueensland · 6 species · seen 10 days ago
- Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve🔥 ActiveQueensland · 80 species · 438 sightings · seen 3 days ago
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