Australian Shelduck

    Male 

 Female

The Australian Shelduck breeds in Southern Australia and Tasmania. In the winter many birds move further north than the breeding range.
As with other shelducks, the species has favorite moulting grounds, such as lake George in New South Wales, where sizeable concentrations occur.
The Australian Shelduck's primary habitat is lakes in fairly open country. It makes its nest in three holes in banks or similar location.

Photos taken 1, Tomato Lake, Perth W.A.