Crested Shelduck
Tadorna cristata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tadorna-cristata"></birdfyi-bird>The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.8 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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À propos
A mysterious possibly extinct shelduck known from only a handful of specimens collected in Korea and Siberia before 1916. Males had a black head with green sheen, white crest, and colorful body. No confirmed sightings since 1971. Possibly on the edge of extinction or already extinct.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 59,8 cm | 23.5 in |
| Poids | 1235,0 g | 43.56 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Critically rare; known from few specimens. Males dark green head with bushy crest; black and white body with chestnut flanks. Females have white facial markings and brown-barred body. Possibly extinct; last records 1964.
Habitat & Range
Historically known from coastal Korea, Siberia, and possibly Japan. Habitat preferences poorly known; specimens were collected near coasts and rivers. Possibly extinct.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
10
Son
Chant
Critically endangered; last confirmed sightings in 1971. No vocalizations reliably recorded. Presumed similar to related shelducks based on phylogeny but effectively unknown.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Tadorna |
| Espèces | Tadorna cristata |
Distribution
Crested Shelduck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family