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Raja Shelduck

Tadorna radjah

The Raja Shelduck is a colorful bird known for its beautiful feathers. It loves to swim in lakes and rivers, where it can be seen diving for food and playing in the water.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Raja Shelduck has a striking all-white body, often with a rich chestnut breast band, contrasting with dark greenish-black flight feathers. Its legs are pink, and it sports a pale pinkish-grey bill, making it visually distinct among waterfowl.

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Raja Shelduck

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Raja Shelducks form strong pair bonds, often staying together for life.

Their unique name 'Raja' means 'king' or 'prince' in Sanskrit!

They are sometimes called 'Burdekin Ducks' in Australia.

They often nest high up in tree hollows, sometimes far from water!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Cavity Nester

Raja Shelduck can nest in tree hollows or burrows, providing a safe, hidden spot for their eggs.

Fähigkeit

Aquatic Forager

The Raja Shelduck can dive underwater and dabble to find tasty plants and invertebrates in wetlands.

Fähigkeit

Strong Flier

Raja Shelducks have powerful wings that help them fly swiftly over their tropical wetland homes.

Maße und Details

Länge
48-61 cm
Flügelspannweite
90-110 cm
Gewicht
0.8-1.5 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-15 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Gelegegröße
6-12
Brutzeit
28-30 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These ducks munch on a mix of aquatic plants and tiny water creatures.

Hauptnahrung

  • Aquatic grasses
  • Sedges
  • Algae
  • Snails
  • Insect larvae

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Saltwater Crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

A large predator of adults and ducklings.

eaten by

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

A common bird of prey in its habitat.

depends on

River Red Gum

Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Provides hollows for nesting.

eats

Wild Rice

Oryza rufipogon

Consumes seeds and shoots of this plant.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

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Gefahr

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Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Raja Shelduck?

48-61 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Raja Shelduck?

90-110 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Raja Shelduck?

0.8-1.5 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Raja Shelduck?

10-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Raja Shelduck?

60 km/h

Was frisst Raja Shelduck?

These ducks munch on a mix of aquatic plants and tiny water creatures.

Wo findet man Raja Shelduck normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Raja Shelduck?

Foraging

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