Radjah Shelduck

1. Predomitly white plumage with a narrow dark breast-band.

2. Pale pink bill and legs, and striking pale cream or white eyes.

3. Green speculum visible in flight.

Radjah Shelducks feed on mollusks, insects, worms, aquatic plants, algae, and seeds. They forage by walking in shallow water or mud, filtering food with their bills. Breeding occurs during the wet season, with timing varying by region. Pairs form strong, long-term bonds and are highly territorial during breeding. Nests are usually placed in tree hollows near water, often with little nesting material besides down feathers. Females lay 6–12 eggs, which are incubated for about 3 days, primarily by the female. Both parents guard and care for the ducklings, leading them to water soon after hatching`.`

Radjah Shelducks are found mainly along the tropical northern coastline of Australia, especially in the Northern Territory, northern Queensland, and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. They inhabit mangrove forests, brackish wetlands, paperbark swamps, tidal mudflats, and lagoons. During the wet season, they may move inland to freshwater wetlands. They are most active at dawn and dusk, often foraging in shallow water or mudflats rather than swimming in deeper water.