- Anseriformes
- Anseranatidae
Magpie Goose Anseranas semipalmata
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Identification
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Large black-and-white waterbird with bulbous lump on the top of its head and striking orange legs and feet. Often seen in very large, noisy flocks. Typically found in and around wetlands, pastures, and orchards across northern Australia. Also perches in trees and on branches. Soft honking calls given frequently, including in flight.
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