Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Australasian Shoveller Anas rhynchotis | |
Australian Shoveler Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Ducks" Anatidae |
Description : | Rare to local area. Length 53cm. Only Australian duck with a noisy, whirring flight. |
Typical Habitat : | Swamps and floodwaters. |
Distribution : | Common to eastern Australia, from Townsville south and western W.A. |
Migration : | Vagrant / nomadic / non breeding in local area. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. observations (1) .. |
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