Ducks, Geese, Swans

South African Shelduck

Tadorna cana

The South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) is a 1.2 kg wetland bird that eats a bit of everything. Some populations migrate.

Family

Ducks, Geese, Swans

Order

Anseriformes

Weight

1.2 kg

Habitat

Wetland

Diet

Plants and seeds

Migration

Partial migrant

Countries recorded

9

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