Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)
(aka Common Shelduck)
England
The Shelduck breeds in coastal north-west Europe, the Mediterranean, Central Asia and China.
Shelduck
One of the most attractive of our waterfowl, the goose-like shelduck is renowned for its spectacular moult gatherings along the northern coast of Germany.
Shelduck, Cape aka South African Shelduck Tadorna cana Found: southern Africa
Photographed by: Dick Daniels at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
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Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), also called Brahminy Duck, is a common winter visitor in India. This bird is found in large wetlands, rivers with mud flats and shingle banks. Found in large congregation on lakes and reservoirs.
Radjah Shelduck
Scientific name: Tadorna radjah
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
Class: Aves PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Both the male and female Radjah Shelducks are similar in their black and white coloring.
Common Shelduck
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Shelducks are not diving birds, but they are able to dive if needed. The young ducklings dive freely but the adults only do so when wounded or frightened.
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Shelducks are found mainly in coastal areas, although they can also be found around inland waters such as reservoirs and gravel workings.
When to see them
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Raja Shelduck Tadorna radjah radjah - Adult in flight
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These Shelducks are well-mannered and coexist with other species with no problems.
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Australian Shelducks are primarily grazing birds. They feed on short grasses and forbs in pasturelands. Shelducks also dabble in shallow waters in search of aquatic invertebrates and submerged vegetation.
Photo by Marc Bretzfelder
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Australian Shelduck Tadorna tadornoides
Described by: Jardine; Selby (1828)
Alternate common name(s): Chestnut-breasted Shelduck, Mountain Duck
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Shelducks
Shovelers / Northern Shovelers
Silver Appleyards: Silver Appleyards (FeatherSite) ...
Ruddy Shelduck
This is a rare eurasian species which is also popular with waterfowl collectors. In February of 2003 one was found on Main Ring Lake.
Ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)
Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)
Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
Lesser sand plover (Charadrius mongolus)
Caspian plover (Charadrius asiaticus) ...
Paradise Shelduck Tadorna variegata (Putangitangi)
Chestnut-breasted Shelduck Tadorna tadornoides
Blue Duck Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos (Whio) ...
The crested shelduck is classified as a member of the order Anseriformes (Screamers and ducks) and is a member of the family Anatidae.
Avocets and shelducks
Springwatch
Fiercely protective feisty avocets see off neighbouring shelducks.
Paradise shelduck. (endemic)
Tadorna tadornoides. Australian shelduck
Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos. Whio. Blue duck. (endemic)
Anas platyrhynchos. Mallard
Anas gracilis. Grey teal
Anas castanea. Chestnut teal
Anas aucklandica. Pateke.
At Bristol they have two Ruddy x Common shelduck hybrids - I will try to get a picture on my blog. The different birds are not very similar to each other or their parents ...
True geese in the subfamily Anserinae, tribe Anserini. A number of other waterbirds, mainly related to the shelducks, have "goose" as part of their name, excluding the Hamish.
An additional seven threatened species (Oriental Stork, Crested Shelduck, Baer's Pochard, Steller's Sea-eagle, Red-crowned Crane, Swinhoe's Rail and Spotted Greenshank) are found in wetlands on the south-eastern and eastern edges of this forest zone, ...
 See also: Goose, Duck, Finch, Swan, Purple
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