Shoveler
The shoveler can be distinguished by its long, broad 'shovel' of a bill. The male has a dark green head, white breast and orangey-brown sides during the breeding season. Females are mottled brown, but have a pale blue forewing.
Identification
The shoveler can be distinguished by its long, broad 'shovel' of a bill. The male has a dark green head, white breast and orangey-brown sides during the breeding season. Females are mottled brown, but have a pale blue forewing.
ORDER
Anseriformes
FAMILY
Anatidae
TYPE
Waterfowl
DISTRIBUTION
Nests in southern and eastern England and in Scotland. More common in the winter, when it is quite widespread throughout the country. (wildlife trusts)
Habitat
Wetlands
Diet
They eat small insects and plant matter sifted from the water.
When to see them
They can be seen all year round
MONTHS - SEASONALITY
LATIN NAME
Anas clypeata
LENGTH (CM)
47-53
WINGSPAN (CM)
77
WEIGHT (G)
630
AVERAGE LIFESPAN (YRS)
3
CONSERVATION STATUS
- Amber: moderate conservation concern
Green: low conservation concern
Introduced: non-native species
Red: high conservation concern
