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Tadorna radjah
The Radjah Shelduck is white with a chestnut band across its chest. Its wingtips, back, rump and tail are black while green and russet patches may be seen in a distinct pattern along its extended wings. It has a white eye with pink legs, feet and beak.
Freshwater lake
Diet: The Radjah Shelduck is an omnivore and eats molluscs, insects, algae and sedges. It uses its beak to filter the water in search of bugs and seeds. Breeding: The Radjah Shelduck nests close to both water and its food supply and so is rarely seen too far from water. It often chooses a hollow tree to hold its cream coloured eggs. The ducklings leave the nest soon after hatching, heading straight for the water to clean off. Both parents care for the ducklings.
Spotted on Dec 12, 2014
Submitted on Dec 12, 2014
4 Comments
Thanks Neil, Mark & outsidegirl0
cool series.... B)
Incredible series Mac.
Excellent spotting and photos, Mac. I've never heard of this bird before, and it's a native too. Very nice.