StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height54 cm
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"The Radjah Shelduck is so distinct from other shelducks that it is placed in its own genus, Radjah."
Field Guide
Radjah Shelduck
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The Radjah Shelduck, also known as the Burdekin Duck, is a unique waterfowl found in tropical northern Australia, New Guinea, and parts of eastern Indonesia. recognised for its mostly white plumage and calm presence, it is a familiar sight in mangrove-lined wetlands, paperbark swamps, and coastal lagoons. Unlike many other Australian ducks, the Radjah Shelduck prefers brackish and saline environments.
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