Shelduck, Paradise (Duckling)
Description
Nestling - fluffy. Crown, median area of upper surface and patches on wing and side are brown. Remainder of bird white. Bill black with white tip. Mounted on a small piece of varnished wood (coloured brown).
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It
is
a
widespread
duck
inhabiting
lowland
wetlands,
and
grasslands.
It
is
a
game
bird
but
their
numbers
are
so
high
they
are
not
at
conservation
risk.
They
are
often
seen
in
pairs
making
lots
of
noise.
Accession number
A64.949
Collection type
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