Australasian Shoveler
Spatula rhynchotis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="spatula-rhynchotis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/spatula-rhynchotis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/spatula-rhynchotis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/spatula-rhynchotis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="spatula-rhynchotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Australasian Shoveler (Spatula rhynchotis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.8 cm and a weight of 678 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
À propos
A medium-sized shoveler with the distinctive large bill. Males are brownish with blue-grey wing patches and white facial crescent; females are mottled brown. Found in Australia and New Zealand. Nomadic within Australia; follows seasonal inland flooding.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 44,8 cm | 17.6 in |
| Poids | 678,0 g | 23.92 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have slate-blue head with white crescent before eye; rich rufous-brown below with white breast spot. Blue forewing and green speculum. Females mottled brown. Long spatulate bill bluish-gray. Dimorphic.
Habitat & Range
Freshwater and brackish wetlands, lakes, and marshes across southern and eastern Australia and New Zealand. Nomadic in Australia; follows seasonal flooding. Often on permanent lakes and coastal lagoons.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 56-70 days.
Taille de la couvée
5-13
Son
Chant
Male emits a soft, muffled tok; female gives a series of rapid, descending quacks. The female's characteristic quacking laugh is similar to the Northern Shoveler but slightly lower pitched.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Spatula |
| Espèces | Spatula rhynchotis |
Distribution
Australasian Shoveler has been recorded in 2 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Where does the Australasian Shoveler live?
Is the Australasian Shoveler endangered?
How does the Australasian Shoveler nest?
What does the Australasian Shoveler sound like?
How big is the Australasian Shoveler?
What order and family does the Australasian Shoveler belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family