Northern Shoveler male or Spatula clypeata
“Spatula clypeata” and “Anas clypeata” are actually the same species, known as the Northern Shoveler. The name change from “Anas clypeata” to “Spatula clypeata” occurred due to a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2009.
Female
The Northern Shoveler is a common and widespread duck. It breeds in northern areas of Europe and Asia and across most of North America, wintering in southern Europe, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Central and northern South America. It is a rare vagrant to Australia.
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
By William Bodine
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Uploaded Jan 10, 2024. Captured Jan 9, 2024 12:59 in Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA.
