Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Tadorna
Species
ferruginea
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Captive Photographed, Rudy Shelduck Iraq
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Inland lakes and rivers plus brackish water and saline lagoons.
Distribution and Range
Breeds in southeastern Europe and central Asia and winters in India
Food
Feeds on aquatic plants and grazes on grasses. Eats invertebrates both in the water and on land.