Species details

Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Anas clypeata

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So called for its large shovel-shaped bill, the Nothern Shoveler is an easy bird to identify. Males have a green head and white breast, while females are uniformly brown with an orange bill.


Abundance
Rare


Chinese Name
琵嘴鸭


Habitat
Wetland


Malay Name
Itik Paruh Bajak


Tamil name
ஆண்டி வாத்து