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Large black-and-white waterbird with bulbous lump on the top of its head and striking orange legs and feet.
VIC: Vulnerable; WA: Endangered; NT: Vulnerable
Indigenous: Gurrumattji, A-Langgurna, Dhawudjarrdalmu, Rlanggurnang, Nunma, Miriyirriyn, Gumakkarl, Langguna, Langgurna, Black and White Goose, Wild Goose, Semipalmated Goose, Pied Goose
At a glance
FamilyMagpie Goose
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatWetlands, floodplains, lakes, estuaries, and slow-moving waterways.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from May.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nigel Jackett
Range map
Range map
2120visible hotspots
148010visible records
5states
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
Typically found in and around wetlands, pastures, and orchards across northern Australia. Soft honking calls given frequently, including in flight.
Behavior
Often seen in very large, noisy flocks. Also perches in trees and on branches.
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