Bird · GBIF taxon 8332393
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeataAlso known as Shoveler
The Northern Shoveler is a dabbling duck with an exceptionally broad, spoon-shaped bill. It swims with the bill partly submerged, filtering tiny food from shallow water with comb-like plates.
Dabbling DuckSpoon BillFilter Feeder
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Zooplankton
- Aquatic insects
- Small crustaceans
Predators
- Foxes
- Eagles
- Large gulls
ThreatsWetland loss, lead exposure, pollution, hunting pressure, and disturbance
HabitatsShallow marshes, ponds, flooded fields, lakeshores, and sheltered estuaries
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years; some exceed 15 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAnatidae
- SpeciesSpatula clypeata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe feeding groups from shore and never offer food.
Responsible observation
- Bill: The oversized spatulate bill is visible at long range.
- Feeding: Watch groups circle while filtering the water surface.
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