Living in flocks of up to 300 individuals, the Cape Barren goose is highly social. With a bill designed for grazing, the goose has actually benefited from the encroachment of agriculture as it has adapted to feeding on pasture fields.
Cape Barren Goose
Cereopsis novaehollandiae
Fact File
Where to see them: Lorikeet Landing
Length: 2.5 to 3.3 ft
Weight: 8.3 to 11.7 ft
Habitat: Grassland and wetland
Diet: Grasses, sedges, leaves, and seeds
A Goose out of Water: The Cape Barren goose is primarily terrestrial, spending very little time in the water.
