South African Shelduck

South African ShelduckThe South African Shelduck breeds at shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands in southern Africa. It uses holes in the ground for nesting.What does it look like?It has a russet body and grey neck. Males have a grey head, while females may show white on the face.How does it live?The South African Shelduck breeds at shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands in southern Africa. It uses holes in the ground for nesting.During breeding it uses shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands. It nests in ground holes, often using old burrows made by aardvarks or springhares.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.