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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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 54.0 cm | 21.3 in |
| 体重 | 883.5 g | 31.16 oz |
识别
羽毛
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days.
产卵数
6-15
声音
鸣唱
A loud, rattling 'radjah-radjah' or repeated cackling 'rak-rak-rak'. Calls from tropical Australian and New Guinea wetlands. Name is partly onomatopoeic.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Radjah |
| 物种 | Radjah radjah |
Distribution
Radjah Shelduck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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