A common shelduck with ducklings.
The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is widespread and common in the Euro-Siberian region of the Palearctic, mainly breeding in temperate and wintering in subt...
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The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is widespread and common in the Euro-Siberian region of the Palearctic, mainly breeding in temperate and wintering in subtropical regions.
This species is mainly associated with lakes and rivers in open country, breeding in rabbit burrows, tree holes, haystacks or similar.
The young will dive under water to avoid predators and the adults will fly away from them to act as a decoy.
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This species is mainly associated with lakes and rivers in open country, breeding in rabbit burrows, tree holes, haystacks or similar.
The young will dive under water to avoid predators and the adults will fly away from them to act as a decoy.
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