Northern Shoveler

Anas clypeata

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

NSHO

Code 6

ANACLY

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Bright yellow.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Dark iridescent green
Forehead Color: Dark iridescent green
Nape Color: Dark iridescent green
Throat Color: Dark iridescent green
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 43-51 cm (17-20 in)
Weight: 635 g (22.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Red-brown
Upperparts: Black and white.
Back Pattern: Scaled or Scalloped
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight with powerful rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 69-84 cm (27-33 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black and white
Under Tail: Black and white
Leg Color: Orange

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