About the Red Shoveler
The red shoveler is a species of dabbling duck native to southern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Spatula platalea |
| Species Codes | redsho1, RESH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Shoveler belong to?
The Red Shoveler (Spatula platalea) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Red Shoveler?
The red shoveler is a species of dabbling duck native to southern South America....
Where can I report a Red Shoveler sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Shoveler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redsho1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
3,503
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