Recherche Cape Barren Goose

Cereopsis novaehollandiae grisea

At riskhigh flu risk

Conservation status: vulnerable

The Recherche Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae grisea) is large grazing bird found along the southern coast of Western Australia. It is a subspecies of the Cape Barren goose, the other subspecies of which inhabits islands and coastal regions of Bass Strait in south-eastern Australia. It is distinguished by its larger size and variant colouring.

References

  1. National risk scores for H5 bird flu for native birds and mammals — DCCEEW
  2. Cereopsis novaehollandiae grisea — Wikipedia
  3. Recherche Cape Barren Goose species profile — Atlas of Living Australia (ALA)