About the Australian Shelduck
The Australian shelduck, also known as the chestnut-breasted shelduck or mountain duck, is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like ducks part of the bird family Anatidae. The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots and means "pied waterfowl". They have a striking chestnut-coloured breast and black body. They are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Tadorna tadornoides |
| Species Codes | ausshe1, CBSH, AUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Shelduck belong to?
The Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Australian Shelduck?
The Australian shelduck, also known as the chestnut-breasted shelduck or mountain duck, is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like ducks part of the bird family Anatidae. The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots and means \"pied waterfowl\". They have a striking chestnut-coloured breast and blac...
Where can I report a Australian Shelduck sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Shelduck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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