The Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird

familyAnatidae. The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots and means "pied [2] waterfowl". They are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
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1 Taxonomy and naming 2 Description 3 Distribution and habitat 4 References

Taxonomy and naming[edit]

William Jardine and Prideaux John Selby described the Australian Shelduck in 1828.

Description[edit]
The males are mostly dark, with a chestnut breast. They have white neck collars and dark green heads. The females are similar, but they have white around the eyes. Both males and females show a white wing during flight.

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The Australian Shelduck breeds in southern Australia and Tasmania. In the winter, many birds move further north than the breeding range. As with other shelducks, this species has favourite moulting grounds, such as Lake George, NSW, where sizeable concentrations occur. The Australian Shelduck's primary habitat is lakes in fairly open country. It makes its nest in tree holes, holes in banks, or similar locations.
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