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Crested Shelduck

Tadorna cristata

Critically Endangered
Rentang Sayap
59,8 cm
Berat
1235,0 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 59,8 cm 23.5 in
Berat 1235,0 g 43.56 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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.

Status Konservasi

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

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Kicauan

Critically endangered; last confirmed sightings in 1971. No vocalizations reliably recorded. Presumed similar to related shelducks based on phylogeny but effectively unknown.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Tadorna
Spesies Tadorna cristata

Distribution

Crested Shelduck has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Where does the Crested Shelduck live?
Historically known from coastal Korea, Siberia, and possibly Japan. Habitat preferences poorly known; specimens were collected near coasts and rivers. Possibly extinct.
Is the Crested Shelduck endangered?
The Crested Shelduck has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Crested Shelduck sound like?
Critically endangered; last confirmed sightings in 1971. No vocalizations reliably recorded. Presumed similar to related shelducks based on phylogeny but effectively unknown.
How big is the Crested Shelduck?
The Crested Shelduck has a wingspan of 59.8 cm, weight of 1235.0 g.
What order and family does the Crested Shelduck belong to?
The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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