Birds in Australia

photo: Ruth Hemphill

Cape Barren Goose
(Cereopsis novaehollandiae)

Large grey goose, head small and short with a black triangular shaped bill. mNumbers are limited and they can be found in southern states breeding on small offshore islands habitat - grassland, tussocks and low scrub, moving to improved pasture when breeding. Nests made of grass heaped in piles and sticks.