Cape Barren Goose
Cereopsis novaehollandiae

The Cape Barren goose is primarily terrestrial, spending very little time in the water. With bills designed for grazing, the goose has actually benefited from the encroachment of agriculture as it has adapted to feeding on pasture fields.

Fact File

Length: 2.5 to 3.3 ft

Weight: 8.3 to 11.7 ft

Habitat: Grassland and wetland

Diet: Grasses, sedges, leaves and seeds