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Scientific Name : Tadorna tadornoides Common Name : Australian shelduck Description : Head and neck black, breast chestnut, with white neck ring, plumage mainly black, but wings show large white patch, with green and chestnut also conspucuous. Habitat : Lakes and rivers. Nest usually in hollow in tree (2-25m above ground) Distribution : SE and West of Australia. May occasional be seen along Billy Creek, but in early spring, several gather in Fosters Gully, perching in tree tops and calling loudly. Probably nest in Fosters Gully. Family : Anatidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Adult female Australian shelduck. View At 50% | View At 100% Australian Shelduck pair perched on the top of a large Mountain Grey Gum by the Silvertop Hill Track