- "The magpie goose is the last known species of the Anseranatidae family. Rarely wandering inland, magpie geese are found in open wetland areas such as floodplains and swamps where they feed in large, noisy flocks.
Magpie geese are large birds with unwebbed long toes and unusual long legs that extend beyond the tail in flight. They have black heads, necks, tails, and wings. The head is topped with a knob that increases with age, and the face is covered with naked, red skin. The beak is small and slightly hooked. The rest of the body is white, with orange feet and legs. Unlike most waterfowl, these birds molt their flight feathers gradually, and are always able to fly as a result."
- ― In-Game Description
The Magpie Goose is a (Class 1) goose species that can be hunted on Emerald Coast.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Gregarious, vocal |
| Habitat | Shallow Wetlands (mires/coastal/rivers) |
| Senses | Excellent vision, good hearing and smell |
| Social | Forms medium to very large flocks. Strong lifelong breeding groups bonds between da dominant male along with up to three females |
| Active | Early morning to late afternoon |
| Recommended Equipment | Magpie Goose Caller, Magpie Goose Decoys, and Class 1 Ammo |
| Species | Anseranas semipalmata |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Eating |
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
No Color - Every hit will kill the animal |
Plumage Variants[]
Leucistic Variation 1 - Front
Leucistic Variation 1 - Back
Leucistic Variation 2 - Front
Leucistic Variation 2 - Back
Maroon - Front
Maroon - Back
Melanistic - Front
Melanistic - Back
Orange - Front
Orange - Back
Piebald Variation 1 - Front
Piebald Variation 1 - Back
Piebald Variation 2 - Front
Piebald Variation 2 - Back
Yellow - Front
Yellow - Back
Plumage Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/Female | Yellow (33.20%), Orange (33.20%), Maroon (33.20%) |
X | Piebald Variation 1 (0.13%), Piebald Variation 2 (0.13%) |
Leucistic Variation 1 (0.04%), Leucistic Variation 2 (0.04%), Melanistic (0.04%) |
Trivia[]
- The word Magpie comes from two words. The first part 'Mag, an appreciation for Margaret, is used to describe someone or something who is chatty. The second part Pie, is also an old word used to describe Chattering.[1]
- The Magpie Goose is the sole member of the Anseranatidae family. As such it is not considered a True Goose, as all True Geese are classified under the Anatidae family.
- This extremely weird bird has many unique traits that distinguish it from other waterfowl. It has the longest legs proportional to its body of any waterfowl. The Magpie Gooses toes are also only partially webbed, instead of being fully webbed; which, along with it's strong back toe, allows it to be the only goose species that can perch and sleep on trees. This is why its scientific name is semipalmeta.[2][3][4]
- The Magpie Goose is soo integral to the cultural lifestyle of the Aboriginal People of Australia, that efforts in conserving Aboriginal Culture has indirectly resulted in Magpie Goose conservation efforts.
- The Magpie Goose Caller hides an Easter Egg. This caller specifically uses the old audio files for the Magpie Goose in theHunter: Classic instead of using the ones for CALL OF THE WILD.
