Spatula rhynchotis

Australasian Shoveler at Fyshwick, ACT

Spatula rhynchotis at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023
Spatula rhynchotis at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Spatula rhynchotis 12 Oct 2023 natureguy
Spatula rhynchotis 11 Oct 2023 MatthewFrawley
Aythya australis 11 Oct 2023 JimL

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I think this was a pair of Hardheads.

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JimL wrote:
   11 Oct 2023
Disregard idea of Hardheads. Shovelers are a new species sighting for me. Explains why they didn’t fit the bill (will wear that pun)…
   11 Oct 2023
Always nice to get a new species!
   11 Oct 2023
Btw, I was there today as well but didn't see them, so good find.
JimL wrote:
   11 Oct 2023
Cool. I am
Pretty sure that there were multiple. At least another male was off to the west in the shade of the willow.

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Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
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Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by MatthewFrawley
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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Aug 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
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Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb
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Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Jun 2023 by Harrisi
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 May 2023 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by JimL
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce
Bubulcus coromandus (Eastern Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2023 by TomW
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by patrickcox
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Unplaced suasaria (Unplaced suasaria) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Gastrinodes argoplaca (Cryptic Bark Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis (Lesser rice leaf-roller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Porcellio scaber (Common slater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 11 Oct 2023 03:34 PM Recorded on
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Species information

  • Spatula rhynchotis Scientific name
  • Australasian Shoveler Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 797.7m Recorded at altitude
  • 119 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Anas rhynchotis Anas (Spatula) rhynchotis

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