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Shoveler Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Shoveler species. These include Australasian Shoveler and Northern Shoveler.

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Australasian Shoveler

Spatula rhynchotis

The Australasian shoveler, or kuruwhengi in Māori, is a distinctive native duck found throughout New Zealand. About the ...

Image of Northern Shoveler

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

The Northern Shoveler is a distinctive duck species occasionally spotted in New Zealand. This medium-sized waterfowl is ...