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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Anseriformes Anatidae

Ruddy Shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
58–70 cm
Body Mass
1.24 kg
Wingspan
130 cm
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 130

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 130).

DEF 112

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 112).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Pascal Christe · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Africa: Southern Europe to Central Asia & Northwestern Africa and Ethiopia Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Tadorna ferruginea

Which family does it belong to?

Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Africa: Southern Europe to Central Asia & Northwestern Africa and Ethiopia

Sources & credits

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