Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae) - HBW 1

Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)

French: Céréopse cendrée German: Hühnergans Spanish: Ganso Cenizo
Other common names: Cereopsis Goose

Taxonomy: Cereopsis N. Hollandiae Latham, 1801, New South Wales = islands of Bass Strait.
Population of Recherche Archipelago has been assigned subspecies grisea, though doubtfully valid. Monotypic.

Distribution: Islands off S Australia, Tasmania.

  • Least Concern
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