Keep an eye out for flocks of ducks foraging diligently on the edges of shallow places. You could also discover them in smaller, murkier pools of water because they prefer to frequent stagnant pools of water more frequently than other ducks. If you don't immediately see the male's enormous bill, his dazzling white breast will undoubtedly catch your eye. Due to their relative lack of caution compared to other ducks, shovelers may allow for closer inspections without the need for a spotting scope. In addition to living in the Americas, northern shovelers breed across Europe. They also migrate to Africa, India, and Europe during the winter.
Northern Shoveler Specifications
Northern Shoveler ID
The Northern Shoveler, which has one of the largest spoon-shaped bills among dabbling ducks, is busy foraging head down in shallow marshes. It may be the most visually unique of the dabbling ducks. Small crustaceans and seeds are filtered out of the water by the bill's distinctively formed comb-like extensions. If the bill doesn't capture your attention, the male's blocky colour scheme with its brilliant white breast, red flanks, and green head definitely will. With a huge orange beak and brown feathers that are spotted, the female is just as fascinating.
