Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Anseriformes · Anatidae

About

The common shelduck is a waterfowl species of the shelduck genus, Tadorna. It is widespread and common in the Euro-Siberian region of the Palearctic, mainly breeding in temperate and wintering in subtropical regions; in winter, it can also be found in the Maghreb.

Fun Fact

Linnaeus largely based his description on "The Sheldrake or Burrough-Duck" that had been described and illustrated in 1731 by the English naturalist Eleazar Albin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Estuaries and coastal mudflats

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Ocean Pollution
Overfishing

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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