About the South African Shelduck
The South African shelduck or Cape shelduck is a species of shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds in the bird family Anatidae, which includes the swans, geese and ducks. This is a common species native to southern Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Tadorna cana |
| Species Codes | soashe1, SASH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South African Shelduck belong to?
The South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the South African Shelduck?
The South African shelduck or Cape shelduck is a species of shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds in the bird family Anatidae, which includes the swans, geese and ducks. This is a common species native to southern Africa....
Where can I report a South African Shelduck sighting?
You can log sightings of South African Shelduck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soashe1, or on iNaturalist.
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