
%0 Journal Article
%A Davies, S.J.J.F. 
%A Frith, H.J. 
%T Some comments on the taxonomic position of the Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata (Latham).
%J Emu
%D 1964/03/01
%V 63
%N 4
%P 265-272
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/MU963265
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MU963265 
%X A number of the distinctive structural and behavioural features of the Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata (Latham), can be more easily understood as adaptations to a particular way of life than as characters of great phylogenetic significance. It is suggested that a re-examination of other distinctive features of the goose may show them all to be part of a single. complex adaptation: that is to be the consequence of becoming a resident bird in a tropical swamp. It is pointed out that in many respects Anseranas is very similar to the true geese, Anserini. 
