About Spatula rhynchotis (Latham, 1801)
The Australasian shoveler, scientifically known as Spatula rhynchotis, is a species of dabbling duck that belongs to the genus Spatula. This species reaches a length between 46 and 53 cm, or 18 to 21 inches. It inhabits swamps with dense vegetation. Within Australia, the Australasian shoveler is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Populations of the duck are found in southwestern Australia, southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. Males of this species have blue-grey heads, with a distinct vertical white crescent marking located in front of the eyes.
