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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Tadorna cristata |
| Species Codes | creshe1, CRSH |
| Conservation | CR 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.