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Ruddy Shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

Taxonomy

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

About

The ruddy shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea), known in India as the Brahminy duck, is a member of the family Anatidae. It is a distinctive waterfowl, 58 to 70 cm (23 to 28 in) in length with a wingspan of 110 to 135 cm (43 to 53 in). It has orange-brown body plumage with a paler head, while the tail and the flight feathers in the wings are black, contrasting with the white wing-coverts. It is a migratory bird, wintering in the...

Frequently Asked Questions

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