Australasian Shoveler Anas rhynchotis

Australasian Shoveler Anas rhynchotis



The Australasian Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis) is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Anas. It ranges from 46-53 cm. It lives in heavily vegetated swamps. In Australia it is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974. They occur in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.

Factsheet: Australasian Shoveler Anas rhynchotis 

 

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