Paradise Shelduck

Tadorna variegata ‡

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4228 20200102 - female

Notes: Mega-vagrant to Australia. Similar profile to Australian Shelduck. Male: ruddy body,
grey head, wings w. black, white and green panels. Female: white face, highly variable black
crown, nape & neck sides. Endemic South Africa.

Range from Morcombe^©

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4246 20200102 - female Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4243 20200102 - female Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4239 20200102 - female Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4219 20200102 - female Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4195 20200102 - female Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_4224+4188+4232 20200102 - female (young?)

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