Breeds in southern New Guinea and
               northern Australia...three species in
               the Genus Nettapus, an ancient group.
          
         
            
               Nettapus pulchellus
            
               (L 12-14 " WS 19-24")
          
         
            
               Cattana Wetlands
               Cairns
            
               26Oct2015
          
         
         
            
               Pygmy geese are actually
               ducks...but maybe you
               knew that.
          
         
            
               Nettapus is Greek for duck
               appearance or foot; plchellus
               is Latin for very pretty.
          
         
         
            
               © James (Jim)
               Holmes
            
               Macaulay
               Library