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Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Tadorna

About

The common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a waterfowl species of the shelduck genus, Tadorna. It is widespread and common in the Euro-Siberian region of the Palearctic, mainly breeding in temperate and wintering in subtropical regions; in winter, it can also be found in the Maghreb. Its scientific name comes from the French name Tadorne for this species. It may originally derive from Celtic roots meaning "pied waterfowl", essentially the same as the English "shelduck".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Shelduck?
The scientific name of Common Shelduck is Tadorna tadorna.
What kingdom does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
What family does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the family Anatidae.
What genus does Common Shelduck belong to?
Common Shelduck belongs to the genus Tadorna.