Ruddy Shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

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Brief #

Orange-brown body plumage with a paler head.

Synonyms #

  • Tarro canelo (Spanish)
  • Pato canelo (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Ruddy Shelduck is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has orange-brown body plumage with a paler head, while the tail and the flight feathers in the wings are black, contrasting with the white wing-coverts.

Measurements #

Length: 58 - 70 cm
Wingspan: 1.1 - 1.35 m
Weight: 0.9 - 1.5 kg