




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.
Habitat: Wetlands
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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BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Raja Shelduck can nest in tree hollows or burrows, providing a safe, hidden spot for their eggs.
The Raja Shelduck can dive underwater and dabble to find tasty plants and invertebrates in wetlands.
Raja Shelducks have powerful wings that help them fly swiftly over their tropical wetland homes.
These ducks munch on a mix of aquatic plants and tiny water creatures.

Crocodylus porosus
A large predator of adults and ducklings.
Haliaeetus leucogaster
A common bird of prey in its habitat.
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Provides hollows for nesting.
Oryza rufipogon
Consumes seeds and shoots of this plant.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
No aliases listed yet.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.
48-61 cm
90-110 cm
0.8-1.5 kg
10-15 years
60 km/h
These ducks munch on a mix of aquatic plants and tiny water creatures.
Wetlands
Foraging
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