Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Spatula smithii |
| Codes | capsho1, CASH |
Identification
The Cape Shoveler (Spatula smithii) is a member of the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family within the order Anseriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code capsho1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Spatula smithii
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
Order: Anseriformes
eBird Code: capsho1