About the Radjah Shelduck
The radjah shelduck is a species of shelduck found mostly in New Guinea and Australia, and also on some of the Moluccas. It is known alternatively as the raja shelduck, black-backed shelduck, or in Australia as the Burdekin duck.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Radjah radjah |
| Species Codes | radshe1, RASH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Radjah Shelduck belong to?
The Radjah Shelduck (Radjah radjah) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Radjah Shelduck?
The radjah shelduck is a species of shelduck found mostly in New Guinea and Australia, and also on some of the Moluccas. It is known alternatively as the raja shelduck, black-backed shelduck, or in Australia as the Burdekin duck....
Where can I report a Radjah Shelduck sighting?
You can log sightings of Radjah Shelduck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code radshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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