Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata): Biology, Feeding Specialization, and Ecological Role of a Distinctive Dabbling Duck The Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is one of the most instantly recognizable dabbling ducks of the Northern Hemisphere, distinguished by its uniquely shaped bill and highly specialized feeding behavior. Found across vast stretches of Eurasia, North America, and South Asia […]
Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Spatula Species: Spatula clypeata The Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is a medium-sized dabbling duck known for its distinctive spatula-shaped bill. It is widely distributed across North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa, including wintering grounds in […]