🐾

South African Shelduck

Tadorna cana

Not Evaluated

About

South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ネズミガシラツクシガモ
Chinese 灰头麻鸭
Spanish Tarro sudafricano
French Tadorne à tête grise
German Graukopfkasarka
Portuguese pato-de-cabeça-cinzenta
Russian Сероголовый огарь

Similar Species in Tadorna

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South African Shelduck?
The scientific name of South African Shelduck is Tadorna cana. It belongs to the genus Tadorna.
Where does South African Shelduck live?
South African Shelduck is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does South African Shelduck belong to?
South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) belongs to the genus Tadorna, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.
What kingdom does South African Shelduck belong to?
South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of South African Shelduck?
The closest relatives of South African Shelduck in the genus Tadorna include เป็ดเชลดัก, เป็ดพม่า, Australian Shelduck, Paradise Shelduck, Crested Shelduck.

Native Range — 7 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia