Australasian Shoveler

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Australasian Shoveler (<em>Spatula rhynchotis</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

Australasian Shoveler (Spatula rhynchotis) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Spatula; binomial: Spatula rhynchotis; authority: (Latham, 1801).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Includes variegata; treat as monotypic (Gill et al. 2010)

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