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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the only living species in the family Anseranatidae. It is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2]
| Magpie goose | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Anseriformes |
| Family: | Anseranatidae |
| Genus: | Anseranas Lesson, 1828 |
| Species: | A. semipalmata |
| Binomial name | |
| Anseranas semipalmata (Latham, 1798) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Anas semipalmata Latham, 1798 | |
Magpie geese are birds with black and white plumage and yellowish legs. The feet are only partially webbed. Magpie geese eat plants in the water, as well as on land. Males are larger than females.
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