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Very large, heavy-set pale gray goose found across parts of coastal southern Australia.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Bibib, Pig Goose
At a glance
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWetlands, floodplains, lakes, estuaries, and slow-moving waterways.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from December to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Vanessa Ferdinand
Range map
Range map
572visible hotspots
33220visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Note pale yellow and slightly drooping bill.
Behavior
Mostly seen as pairs or loose flocks scattered around coastal wetlands, salt marshes, and grassy pasture areas.
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