About the Cape Shoveler
The Cape shoveler or Cape shoveller is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Spatula. It is resident in South Africa, and uncommon further north in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zambia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Spatula smithii |
| Species Codes | capsho1, CASH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Shoveler belong to?
The Cape Shoveler (Spatula smithii) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Shoveler?
The Cape shoveler or Cape shoveller is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Spatula. It is resident in South Africa, and uncommon further north in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zambia....
Where can I report a Cape Shoveler sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Shoveler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code capsho1, or on iNaturalist.
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