Cape Barren Goose

Cereopsis novaehollandiae

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The Cape Barren Goose is a most unusual goose from the southern coast of Australia and offshore islands. Named after one such island, the goose has a gland that enables it to drink salt water.
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It has a lime green cover over its nostrils and black bill and a white crown
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The pink legs and grey-black flippers   The unusual plumage with hearts, spades and diamonds