Living in flocks of up to 300 individuals, the Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) is highly social. With
In Lorikeet Landing at the Cincinnati Zoo.
a bill designed for grazing, the goose has actually benefited from the encroachment of agriculture as it has adapted to feeding on pasture fields.
Facts[]
- Where to see them: Southern Australia
- Length: 2.5 to 3.3 ft
- Weight: 8.3 to 11.7 ft
- Habitat: Grassland and wetland
- Diet: Grasses, sedges, leaves, and seeds