Crested Shelduck

Tadorna cristata · Species of bird
Order
Anseriformes
Conservation
CR Critically Endangered
Codes
creshe1, CRSH

About the Crested Shelduck

The crested shelduck or Korean crested shelduck is a species of bird in the family Anatidae. It is critically endangered. The male crested shelduck has a greenish-black crown, breast, primaries, and tail, while the rest of its face, chin, and throat are brownish black. The male's belly, undertail coverts, and flanks are a dark grey with black striations. The upper wing coverts are white, while its speculum is an iridescent green. The female has a white eye ring, black crest, white face, chin, throat, neck, and upper wing coverts and a dark brown body with white striations. Additionally, both sexes have a distinctive green tuft of feathers protruding from the head.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesTadorna cristata
Species Codescreshe1, CRSH
ConservationCR Critically Endangered

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Crested Shelduck belong to?

The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Crested Shelduck?

The Crested Shelduck is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Crested Shelduck?

The crested shelduck or Korean crested shelduck is a species of bird in the family Anatidae. It is critically endangered. The male crested shelduck has a greenish-black crown, breast, primaries, and tail, while the rest of its face, chin, and throat are brownish black. The male's belly, undertail co...

Where can I report a Crested Shelduck sighting?

You can log sightings of Crested Shelduck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code creshe1, or on iNaturalist.