Shelducks of the World
PARADISE
HELDUCKS
Scientific Name: Tadorna variegata
PARADISE SHELDUCK Tadorna variegata
Look For
Male is mostly black and is similar to Australian male in color but lacks the chestnut breast; female has head and neck of pure white and body is rich chestnut
Nesting Area
New Zealand, but rare in the north
Wintering Area
Not Applicable
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