Ruddy Shelduck

Overview

Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A striking orange-brown duck with a pale head and black tail; breeds around inland lakes and even in alpine regions; often seen in pairs; nests in burrows or ruins.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tadorna; binomial: Tadorna ferruginea; authority: (Pallas, 1764). Typical size: 58-70cm. Average lifespan: 8-12 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa. Non-breeding range: n AF, OR.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.