Crested Shelduck
Tadorna cristata
Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Europe & Northern Asia.
The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Tadorna
- Species cristata
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Behaviour
And is well suited to a life on and around water.
The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL ne Asia.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.2 kg, with a wing length of about 29.9 cm and a tail of around 11.3 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 5 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Crested Shelduck?
The Crested Shelduck is a very large bird that weighs around 1.2 kg.
Where does the Crested Shelduck live?
The Crested Shelduck is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL ne Asia.
What family does the Crested Shelduck belong to?
The Crested Shelduck (Tadorna cristata) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
Is the Crested Shelduck endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
How large is the Crested Shelduck's range?
The Crested Shelduck has a mapped global range of about 5 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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