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Australian shelduck
Tadorna tadornoides
-38.4512, 145.239
Field Notes
Description:
Attractive large duck with tan neck and white collar.
Habitat:
Spotted at a wildlife park on Philip island
Australian waterbird but not necessarily requiring water.
Notes:
The shelduck differs from other ducks in being brightly colored. They are large, rely less on water and are more closely related to geese.
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