Scientific Name:- Anseranas semipalmata   Description: The magpie goose is distinctively black and white and has a long neck. Its length from beak to tail is 75-90cm. it is characterised by a strange know on top of the head, usually larger in males. The legs and feet are pale orange in colour     Habitat: Magpie geese are usually found in large flocks in tropical wetlands, wading in shallow waters where they graze. All breeding takes place in northern Australia but outside this time they wander further south, as far as northern New South Wales.     | Kookaburra | Emu | Cassowary | | Magpie Goose | Rainbow Lorikeet | Tawny Frogmouth |   Alt A + Enter - To Top | Australian Animals | Australian Birds | The First Australians | | Early Explorations | Floral Emblems | Sydney Harbour Bridge | | Home | Angel Pages | Christian Pages | Thought Provoking Poetry | | My Story | My Adopted Friends | Banner Exchange | | Outlook Express Stationery | Awards Section | Websets and Tiles | | Australia My Country | | SITE MAP | Alt A + Enter - To Top Contact the Webmistress by clicking on the text link below the dove Email Ruth This page created by Ruth a.k.a. Angel Alt A + Enter - To Top   [ Links open in a New Window ]     The AAA Compliancy was verified using WebXACT on the Watchfire Site To verify the compliancy of all pages on the site use the WebXACT link above & enter the URL into the area provided.   Copyright © Ruth's Haven 1999-2005