Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides)
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About Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks
The Australian shelduck, also known as the chestnut-breasted shelduck or mountain duck, is a shelduck, a group of large goose-like ducks part of the bird family Anatidae. The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots and means "pied waterfowl". They have a striking chestnut-coloured breast and black body. They are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
Source: Wikipedia
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King's Park and Botanic Garden, Australia -
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Rottnest Island, Australia -
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Rottnest Island, Australia -
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Dryandra Woodland, Australia -
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Dryandra Woodland, Australia -
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Lake Seppings, Australia -
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Manning Lake, Australia
