The male South African Shelduck has a grey head and upper neck, a buff lower neck and breast, a chestnut body, strikingly marked black, white and green wings, and a black beak. Female - The female is similar except for a white face with a dark-brown head and neck.
The female is similar except for a white face with a dark-brown head and neck.
Typical Adult is about 64cm (25in).
Aquatic plants, grasses, grain, molluscs, crustaceans, small fish, worms, and insects.
Wetlands, shallow lakes, rivers, ponds and grasslands of Namibia, and South Africa. In Winter many will move further to the north-east of their breeding ground.
April to September. The South African Shelduck or Cape Shelduck like other Shelducks nest in old animal burrows and cavities.
7-15 (dull-white colour)
River Cottage's collection of Shelducks changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock
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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
