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