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Ruddy Shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

The Ruddy Shelduck is a beautiful bird with bright orange feathers and a cheerful personality. They love to swim in lakes and rivers and can often be seen waddling around on the shore.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Ruddy Shelduck is a striking waterfowl with a vibrant rusty-orange body and a paler, almost white head. Males have a narrow black neck ring during breeding season, contrasting with their black flight feathers and green speculum, making them visually distinct.

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Ruddy Shelduck

Categoría

Aves

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

A group of Shelducks has many names, like a 'raft' when on water or a 'brace' in flight.

Both Ruddy Shelduck parents fiercely guard their fluffy ducklings, even chasing away big eagles!

Ruddy Shelducks sometimes nest far from water, even in old buildings or tree holes!

They often undertake huge journeys, traveling thousands of miles to find perfect seasonal homes.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Mountain Navigator

Ruddy Shelducks can fly at high altitudes over mountains because of their powerful wings and endurance, helping them reach distant breeding grounds.

Habilidad

Tunnel Nester

Ruddy Shelducks often nest in tree holes or burrows because this unique choice provides excellent protection for their eggs and chicks from predators.

Habilidad

Social Sentinel

Ruddy Shelducks are highly vocal with loud, honking calls that help them communicate across distances and warn others of danger.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
58-70 cm
Envergadura
110-135 cm
Peso
0.9-1.6 kg
Esperanza de vida
10-15 años
Top Speed
65 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
6-12
Incubación
28-30 días
Distancia de migración
3000 km

Dieta y alimentación

Ruddy Shelducks are omnivores, munching on plants, seeds, and small water creatures.

Alimentos principales

  • aquatic plants
  • seeds
  • grains
  • small insects
  • crustaceans

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Preys on eggs, chicks, and sometimes adult shelducks.

eaten by

White-tailed Eagle

Haliaeetus albicilla

Known to prey on various waterfowl, including shelducks.

eats

Common Reed

Phragmites australis

Consumes seeds and shoots from this widespread wetland plant.

eats

Midge Larvae

Chironomus plumosus

Forages for these tiny aquatic insect larvae in shallow waters.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Ruddy Shelduck?

58-70 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Ruddy Shelduck?

110-135 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Ruddy Shelduck?

0.9-1.6 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Ruddy Shelduck?

10-15 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Ruddy Shelduck?

65 km/h

¿Qué come Ruddy Shelduck?

Ruddy Shelducks are omnivores, munching on plants, seeds, and small water creatures.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Ruddy Shelduck?

Wetlands

¿Cómo caza Ruddy Shelduck?

Foraging

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