Magpie Goose

Anseranas semipalmata

 

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Magpie Goose

The Magpie Goose is a large black and white goose native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.

It is a prehistoric living fossil totally distinct from other living goose species. It has an unusual-shaped head, bare face and its clawed feet have little webbing.

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