The Australasian Shoveler (Anas rhynchotis) is dabbling duck found in heavily vegetated swamps in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand.
This endangered species is protected in Australia under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974.
Description
The Australasian Shover measures from 46–53 cm in length. The male can be identified by his blue-grey head with a vertical white crescent in front of the eyes.
Two Subspecies of Australasian Shoveler are recognized:
- New Zealand Shoveler,Anas rhynchotis variegata – Found in New Zealand.
Relevant Resources
Duck Information … Index of Duck Species … Photos of the Different Duck Species for Identification
Species Research by Sibylle Johnson
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