StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height82 cm
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"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.
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