Paradise Shelduck
Tadorna variegata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tadorna-variegata"></birdfyi-bird>The Paradise Shelduck (Tadorna variegata) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.2 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 70.2 cm | 27.6 in |
| 体重 | 1569.5 g | 55.36 oz |
识别
羽毛
Extreme dimorphism. Males have black head with green gloss and black-and-chestnut body. Females have pure white head and neck contrasting with rich chestnut-rufous body. Both show white wing patches. New Zealand endemic.
Habitat & Range
Open farmland, grassland, lake shores, riverbeds, and wetlands throughout both main islands of New Zealand. Nests in caves, burrows, hollow trees, and dense vegetation. Highly territorial in the breeding season.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
产卵数
5-15
声音
鸣唱
Male gives a high-pitched whistle; female gives a loud, harsh cackling call 'rak-rak-rak'. New Zealand's only endemic shelduck; calls echoing in open farmland are distinctive.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| 科 | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Tadorna |
| 物种 | Tadorna variegata |
Distribution
Paradise Shelduck has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family