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ruddy shelduck Illustration of a ruddy shelduck (Casarca ferruginea) showing a medium-sized waterfowl with a rich orange-brown body, pale head, dark bill, and black legs, with some white and green on the wings.
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Also known as: Casarca ferruginea, Tadorna ferruginea
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ruddy shelduck Ruddy shelduck (Casarca ferruginea).

The ruddy shelduck (Casarca ferruginea) is a species of shelduck, which are short-billed ducks with long legs and an upright stance, belonging to the family Anatidae. This particular species is found from North Africa and Spain to Mongolia. It is characterized by its orangish plumage, a pale head, and white wing patches. Male ruddy shelducks, like most shelduck species, have melodious whistling calls and exhibit aggressive behavior year-round. Shelducks are known to nest in available cavities, such as rabbit burrows.12

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