The Radjah Shelduck stands out for its white head and breast and chestnut breast band. It feeds in shallow wetlands, mainly at night.
The head, neck, and breast are white, with a dark chestnut band across the breast. The bill and feet are pale pink, and the iris is white.
In shallow water and on mudflats, it filters food from water or mud with its bill. It eats mollusks, insects, algae, and sedges, and feeds mainly at night.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.