magpie goose

American  

noun

1. a black-and-white gooselike bird, Anseranas semipalmatus, of Australia, believed to be the most primitive waterfowl in existence.

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magpie goose British  

noun

1. a large black-and-white goose, Anseranas semipalmata, of N Australia and adjacent islands

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Etymology

Origin of magpie goose

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

But he adds that G. newtoni’s skull also has some parts that resemble skulls of other birds, such as the magpie goose, so “the situation is not so simple.”

From Science Magazine • Jun. 3, 2024