General Description

Body grey with small black spots on the wings. Bill yellow-green with a black tip. Legs dark pink and webbed feet black. Body up to 1 m long.

Biology

Cape Barren Geese breed from May to August. They feed on pasture grasses and are usually seen in pairs or small flocks.

Habitat

Coastal grasslands and wetlands.

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Scattered populations in southern Australia.

Species Group

Birds › Ducks, geese and swans

Max Size

1 m

Diet

Herbivore

Commercial Species

Yes

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Near Threatened
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Least Concern