Red Shoveler
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Anas platalea Vieillot, 1816 |
The Red Shoveler (Anas platalea), formerly known as Red Shoveller, is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas. It is found in southern South America, mainly Argentina.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Anas platalea. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern