Australasian Shoveler
Spatula rhynchotis
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<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.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 44.8 cm | 17.6 in |
| 体重 | 678.0 g | 23.92 oz |
识别
羽毛
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 56-70 days.
产卵数
5-13
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Spatula |
| 物种 | Spatula rhynchotis |
Distribution
Australasian Shoveler has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family