2,053 observationsLeast Concern
South African Shelduck
Tadorna cana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Tadorna
About
The South African shelduck or Cape shelduck (Tadorna cana) is a species of shelduck, a group of large goose-like birds which are part of the bird family Anatidae, which also includes the swans, geese and ducks. This is a common endemic species to South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of South African Shelduck is Tadorna cana.
- The South African Shelduck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the class Aves.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- South African Shelduck belongs to the genus Tadorna.