West Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cape Barren Goose
Cereopsis novaehollandiae
Brink of Extinction
Although nowadays the species is not endangered, in the 20th century it was heavily hunted, which nearly led to its complete extinction. Currently, the population of the Cape Barren goose has increased greatly and it's protected by a number of wildlife agencies.
Range: Offshore islands near South Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat: Beaches, coastal pastures, in brackish lagoons and along the shores of freshwater lakes.
Diet: Tussock grass, which is a common plant on the islands of their habitat.
Conservation status: Least concern
Erected by Staten Island Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 40° 37.497′ N, 74° 6.973′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in West Brighton. It can be reached from Clove Road west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Broadway, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
