Radjah Shelduck
Radjah radjah
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<birdfyi-bird slug="radjah-radjah"></birdfyi-bird>The Radjah Shelduck (Radjah radjah) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54 cm and a weight of 883.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized elegant shelduck with white body plumage, chestnut breast band, dark green back, and pinkish-red bill and legs. Found in coastal mangroves, mudflats, and tropical wetlands of New Guinea and northern Australia. Calls with a loud raspy rattling sound.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.0 cm | 21.3 in |
| Weight | 883.5 g | 31.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White head and body with chestnut breastband and white-spotted chestnut scapulars. Pink bill and legs. Iridescent green speculum with white bar visible in flight. Sexes similar. Australasian mangrove specialist.
Habitat & Range
Mangroves, tidal mudflats, tropical coastal wetlands, and freshwater lagoons in New Guinea and the tropical north of Australia (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia). Nests in tree hollows near water.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days.
Clutch Size
6-15
Sound
Song
A loud, rattling 'radjah-radjah' or repeated cackling 'rak-rak-rak'. Calls from tropical Australian and New Guinea wetlands. Name is partly onomatopoeic.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Radjah |
| Species | Radjah radjah |
Distribution
Radjah Shelduck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Anatidae family