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 Magpie Goose
 Size: 70-90cm  
 
 Habitat: Distributed across the Top End of Australia and down the East coast to Central NSW. Frequents marshes, swamps and lagoons in the tropical North. Feeds on aquatic vegetable matter.   
 
 Notes: Knobbed black head, knob more noticeable with age. Bill pink/red, neck and upper wings black, body white, legs orange/yellow. Breeds Autumn.
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