Typical Adult is 46-56cm (18-22in)
Aquatic plants, seeds, weeds, invertebrates, insects, worms, and molluscs.
Wetlands, shallow lakes, pools, marshes, lagoons, and estuaries in Chile, Argentina, southern Peru, southern Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay. They are partially migratory and breeding birds may winter further north to Peru.
Begins September or October
5 to 8 (creamy-white colour).
River Cottage's collection of Shovellers changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
Click the button above to add a pair of Argentine or Red Shovellers to 'My Enquiries' which is available at the top of each page, and similar to a 'basket' on an ecommerce website!
Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details