Photographed at Tilley Swamp, South Australia, July 2017 |
1218 NORTHERN SHOVELER Anas clypeata
AUSTRALIA 711
Breeds in northern Eurasia and North America; winters s. to Thailand, Philippines; infrequent vagrant to Australia but found in most states. Wing 239-249 mm; bill 62-72 mm.
NOTE: Long range shot as bird was on private property with no access.