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