Australian Shelduck

About

These shelducks graze on aquatic and terrestrial plants at the edges of water or in shallow water. Outside the breeding season they can occur in very large flocks. In flight they are very noisy and form long 'V's , unlike other Australian waterfowl.

Boldly-coloured large-bodied shelduck. Black body and head; conspicuous chestnut breast; white ring around neck and white fore wing. Females have a white ring around eye

Size

Up to 72 cm long and male wingspan up to 132 cm

Habitat

Grasslands and croplands, large shallow waters, seeks open flat or undulating areas, including wetlands, mudflats or wide beaches.

Distribution

South-eastern and south-western Australia including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
2. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)