Animals of The USA | Northern Shoveler | Spatula clypeata
A duck with a large spatula shaped bill used for filtering food. Often forms tight feeding groups.
Size
17 to 20 inches
Range
Most of US
All states except HI
Diet
Omnivore | aquatic plants | invertebrates
Behavior
Filter feeding | dabbling | migratory
Related Topics
Blue Winged Teal | Green Winged Teal | American Wigeon | Mallard | Northern Pintail