shelduck

IPA: ʃˈɛɫdʌk

Any of various waterfowl of the genus Tadorna, native to Eurasia, Africa and Australasia.

Examples of "shelduck" in Sentences

They are usually placed in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae.
The shelduck has been observed in flocks of two to eight birds.
It has been suggested that this shelduck may be a nocturnal feeder.
The Common Shelduck resembles a small short necked goose in size and shape.
In Tibet and Mongolia, Ruddy Shelduck is considered sacred by the Buddhists.
These include ringed plover, little ringed plover, shelduck and oystercatchers.
The Raja Shelduck is listed as a protected bird in all states of Australia and penalties exist for harming or disturbing them.