Beware the Magpie Goose
by Yolanda Caporn
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Beware the Magpie Goose
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Yolanda Caporn
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The Magpie Goose has a black neck and head, with a characteristic knob on the crown (larger in males), which increases in size with age. The underparts are white, with contrasting black edges on the underwing. The bill, legs and feet are orange. The Magpie Goose differs from most waterfowl in having strongly clawed toes that are webbed only on their basal halves (i.e. only partly webbed). Females are slightly smaller than males.
The Magpie Goose is widespread throughout coastal northern and eastern Australia. It can be seen from Fitzroy River, Western Australia, through northern Australia to Rockhampton, Queensland, and has been extending its range into coastal New South Wales to the Clarence River and further south.
This photo was taken at Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, Australia.
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May 15th, 2017
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Gary F Richards
Outstanding goose movement composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Lesley Evered
A great shot and capture - favourite....voted for in the BIRDS IN AUSTRALIA - black and white birds contest.
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