Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Least ConcernThe Northern Shoveler is a dabbling duck with an enormous spatula-shaped bill lined with comb-like structures for filtering tiny food from the water. Groups often swim in circles to stir up their prey.
Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Wetlands
- Region
- Europe
- Scientific name
- Spatula clypeata
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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