Distribution and Habitat

The Cape Barren Goose is distributed on islands off the southern coast of Australia and adjacent parts of the mainland on open wetlands and pastures.

Status

Cape Barren Geese are protected in all states and territories. Hunting is permitted by permit on Flinders Island

Description

In flight, the Cape Barren Goose is a large, grey goose, uniform in colour except for a black tail and black wing tips. The legs are large and pink and the feet are black. The species has a prominent greenish-yellow cere (fleshy covering around the nostrils).

The male and female have a similar appearance.

Voice

The male utters a rapid honk in flight.