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Paradise
Shelduck Tadorna variegate
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New Zealand
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| Habitat: |
Wide variety,
from sheltered bays and estuaries to mountain rivers, grassy
plains and lowland lakes. |
| Diet: |
Vegetation
found in shallow water, seeds and grass.
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Fun Facts:
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- They are
usually seen in pairs or flocks.
- Pairs
form long term bonds. They will fiercely defend
their territory while breeding
- The
paradise shelduck shown in the picture is female.
Unusual among ducks, female shelducks have brighter
plumage than the males.
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