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	BBC - h2g2 - Ruddy Shelduck
		The ruddy shelduck is native to central and eastern Asia, living in various regions inland, often around lagoons, lakes, marshes, rivers and streams.
		The ruddy shelduck is a rust-coloured bird that appears as a cross between a duck and a goose, measuring 61-67cm when full grown, and with a wingspan of 121-124cm.
		The ruddy shelduck is omnivorous, primarily feeding on land-based plant material, but will also eat aquatic plant life, upending in the manner of ducks.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A24145643 (721 words)

	Ruddy Shelduck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae.
		Ruddy Shelduck in Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Gloucestershire, England.
		In Tibet and Mongolia, Ruddy Shelduck is considered sacred by the Buddhists.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ruddy_Shelduck (562 words)

	[APMW] Study of Ruddy Shelduck
		Recent influx of the Ruddy Shelducks in Western Europe cannot be explained by the dispersal of the escapes from captivity and still puzzles the experts.
		Ruddy Shelduck was attributed the 3rd category (unfavourable conservation status and not concentrated in Europe) as a Species of European Conservation Concern (SPEC).
		At the first stage of the project implementation, questionnaires containing questions on the numbers and local distribution of Ruddy Shelducks and status of their populations in particular areas were compiled and distributed primarily in the regions inhabited by the species.
	www.deh.gov.au /discussion-groups/apmw/msg00229.html (799 words)

	Ruddy Shelduck - Casarca (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ruddy Shelduck is not an uncommon bird in The Netherlands.
		The occurrence of Ruddy Shelduck in The Netherlands can largely be explained by escapes from captivity.
		Apart from true Ruddy Shelducks, several types of hybrids are increasingly common, most of these originating from interbreeding with the more and more ubiquitous Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus.
	www.warbler.phytoconsult.nl /casarca.htm (246 words)

	Tadorninae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This group is largely tropical or Southern Hemisphere in distribution, with only two species, the common Shelduck and the Ruddy Shelduck breeding in northern temperate regions, though the Crested Shelduck (presumed extinct) was also a northern species.
		Most of these species have a distinctive plumage, but there is no pattern as to whether the sexes are alike, even within a single genus.
		Madagascar Shelduck Alopochen sirabensis (may be the same as A.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tadorninae (171 words)

	Ruddy shelduck
		Description: The ruddy shelduck is a large duck with a total length of about 65 cm.
		Family and friends: Ruddy shelducks are strongly territorial around their nests, but otherwise they spend much of the year in the company of others, sometimes in flocks of several thousand.
		Sometimes ruddy shelduck breed several kilometres from the nearest open water.
	www.bristolzoo.org.uk /learning/animals/birds/ruddy-shelduck (281 words)

	Welcome to mrtv3.net.mm
		Ruddy Shelduck can always be found in pairs.
		These Ruddy Shelduck are usually spotted on Sandbars along the vast rivers and open marshes.
		The Ruddy shelduck cannot be seen in regions close to the sea.
	www.mrtv3.net.mm /pages/zoo8.html (231 words)

	Ruddy Shelduck
		Ruddy Shelducks breed in a broad band from Morocco, through most of central Asia to china.
		The overall color is orange blended with brown and chestnut; they have white wing coverts, metallic green speculum and fl primaries and tail.
		Ruddy Shelducks have a very loud call that can be heard from quite a distance.
	mdkauctions.hypermart.net /ruddy-shell.html (474 words)

	Yearly diary Section
		Severn Shelduck, 5 Ruddy Duck, and a male Reed Bunting, with 9 Wigeon and 2 Snipe by the Trout lake.
		Severn Shelduck, with 29 Fieldfare, and 2 Snipe by the Trout lake.
		Four Shelduck, 7 Ruddy Duck, and one Snipe, with 9 Wigeon, and a Green Sandpiper by the Trout lake.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /stephen.graham5/diary2005.htm (5779 words)

	Dee Estuary News July 2004
		Ruddy Shelducks with their striking orange plumage and fl and white wings are one of our most colourful ducks and always a pleasure to see.
		Wild Ruddy Shelduck range from a small population in north Africa, across to South-east Europe then to their stronghold in Asia.
		I've already mentioned the three Ruddy Shelduck at Inner Marsh Farm in the above article, one was also at Point of Ayr briefly.
	www.deeestuary.co.uk /news0704.htm (2683 words)

	Ellen Trout Zoo, Animal of the Month
		They are very terrestrial and may often be found some distance from water.
		Ruddy Shelducks at the Ellen Trout Zoo may be seen in the Blackbuck and Waterfowl exhibits.
		The Ruddy Shelduck occurs in southeast Europe and across Asia.
	www.ellentroutzoo.com /AOM/AOM_Ruddy_Shelduck.htm (226 words)

	CVL BIRDING - August 2003
		The juvenile White-headed Duck and the female Ruddy Shelduck were still in Stratford Bay today, as were a Curlew Sandpiper (the first of the year), 15 Ringed Plover, two Dunlin, two Common Sandpipers, seven Greenshank, five Ruff and a Swift.
		The White-headed Duck, Ferruginous Duck, Ring-necked Duck and Ruddy Shelduck remained in Stratford Bay.
		The Ruddy Shelduck was still present (main dam), whilst other birds included 18 Greenshank (a high count), one Black-tailed Godwit, two Green Sandpipers, three Common Sandpipers, seven Snipe, six Common Terns, a juvenile Little Gull and a Nuthatch.
	www.cvlbirding.co.uk /logbook/2003august.html (2183 words)

	Shelducks
		This Australian shelduck pairs for life and nests in the holes of dead or dying trees.
		South African shelducks with a notoriously bad temper, very similar to the ruddy shelducks which it is sometimes thought to be merely a subspecies of.
		European shelduck with very gooselike characteristics and with a preference for coastal areas.
	www.ctwaterfowl.org /shelducks.htm (121 words)

	Cape Shelduck
		The Cape shelduck, or South African Shelduck, lives along riverbanks, ponds and shallow lakes in South Africa.
		Sometimes confused with the Ruddy Shelduck, drakes have a gray head and neck with buff breast.
		There are many ornithologists that believe the Cape Shelduck is in fact a subspecies of the Ruddy, due in large part to their similar appearance and habits.
	mdkauctions.hypermart.net /cape-shell.html (257 words)

	Harteman Wildfowl - Ruddy shelduck
		Ruddy Shelducks breed in a broad band from Morrocco, through most of central Asia to china.
		While they are considered great ducks for the beginner, they are very aggressive towards other species of waterfowl and may need to be housed in their own aviary.
		Ruddy Shelducks have a very loud call that can be heard from quite a distance.
	www.harteman.nl /omnibus/anseriformes/ducks/ruddy-shelduck.html (465 words)

	Ruddy Shelduck (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Both of the species that make up this individual are not uncommon in the county.
		Egyptian Geese now breed in the south of the county along the Thames and Ruddy Shelduck may also have bred.
		Ruddy Shelduck in particular are common in wildfowl collections.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /bucksbirds/mysite/Pictures/RuddyShelduck.htm (44 words)

	Shelducks (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Another name is the South African Shelduck that ranges throughout South Africa along riverbanks, ponds and shallow lakes.
		After reaching their second or third year the Cape Duck breeds in May or June and the females lays about ten eggs and after about 30 days the incubation period is complete.
		There are many ornithologists that believe the Cape Shelduck is a subspecies of the Ruddy, due in large part to their similar appearance and habits.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/birding/45867/2 (181 words)

	Ruddy Shelduck (gobirding.eu)
		The majority of Ruddy Shelducks in the UK are unlikely to be genuine wild vagrants from their native range.
		Ruddy Shelducks, Swanton Morley (Norfolk, UK), 1st September 2007 (different birds from the one shown in the top four photos)
		Identifying Ruddy Shelducks should be straightforward, but beware the similar Cape Shelduck, a species which sometimes escapes from captivity and has recently been seen with Ruddy Shelducks in Norfolk.
	www.gobirding.eu /Photos/RuddyShelduck.php (305 words)

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		Another Common Tern, a Whimbrel and the escaped Ruddy Shelduck were seen early afternoon at New Passage.
		The Shelduck brood remained on Northwick Warth and the small numbers of Oystercatchers and Curlew were scattered along the coast.
		The second Shelduck brood of the year was seen at Northwick Warth with 10 young birds.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /severnsidebirds/page71.html (1152 words)

	RUDDY SHELDUCK PROJECT: main
		Distribution of Ruddy Shelducks has been associated with the water bodies of dry steppe and semidesert landscapes of the Palearctic.
		In the European part of the range, the principal population trend now is the number decline, while the populations in the Asian part of the range have undergone no considerable changes over the past century and remain relatively stable nowadays.
		Upsurge of Ruddy Shelduck numbers, including breeding pairs, in the countries of North-Western Europe is also noteworthy.
	soil.ss.msu.ru /~nastya/tadorna (213 words)

	Eagle Lake and Katy Prairie Outfitters 2005 Newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The attached photo was taken by a group of our hunters led by Chris Carlson who had harvested this Ruddy Shelduck hen in the Katy area.
		Ruddy Shelducks are known to spend more time away from water than most ducks.
		This duck is found in Africa, Europe and Asia and in habitats ranging from the desert to the mountains.
	www.larrygore.com /newsletter (87 words)

	birds tour in india, Himalayan tours,Himalayan birding tours, Himalayan Adventure Tour to Himalaya,Tours to Himalayas
		One can expect to see golden eagle, common merganser, Ibisbill, horned lark etc. Check the stream at Puga emerging out of sulphur spring for fl-necked crane, brown-headed gull, ruddy shelduck etc. Overnight stay in fully serviced tented camp.
		Morning excursion to the lakes for ruddy shelduck, bar-headed goose, ruff, lesser sand plover, white-winged fl tern, long-legged buzzard etc. Black-necked crane is big a possibility too.
		Afternoon visit to fresh water lake for avocet, breeding colony of crested grebe, ruddy shelduck etc. Black-necked crane is a possibility too.
	www.junglelore.com /north-india-tour-packages/birds-of-ladakh.htm (883 words)

	RN Delta del Llobregat: Ocells rars. Anas penelope x americana/crecca I/2000
		The Ruddy Shelduck at the Filipines marsh, August 2000
		An eclipse adult male Ruddy Shelduck was found the 24 of August at the Filipines marsh.
		It was in the middle of a large duck flock and it behaved wild, not allowing closer observations and flying at about 100 m distance.
	www.gencat.net /mediamb/rndelta/cdllb907.htm (338 words)

	Navhind Times on the Web: Science (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Some of well known dabblers are Mallard, Gadwal, Pintail, Shovellers and Ruddy Shelduck.
		The divers are the tufted Duck, Pochard, etc.Generally the divers have round bodies and their legs are set on the back of the body for the required propulsion.
		Ruddy Shelduck or Brahminy Duck is another surface feeder and a bird of considerable beauty.
	www.navhindtimes.com /stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=013132 (951 words)

	BirdForum - Ruddy Shelduck?
		It looks a bit dark and contrasting on the head, although in some respects is quite close to a female Ruddy Shelduck.
		Certainly got a lot of Ruddy Shelduck in it, but it doesn't look a full-blooded one, probably hybridised with something.
		There are also hybrids Ruddy shellduck x Egyptian goose, but In those hybrids you clearly see the influence of the latter.
	www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=28452 (327 words)

	..:: Welcome To The Cincinnati Zoo ::..
		Land-loving: Though built like other waterfowl, the ruddy shelduck actually spends much of its time far from water.
		As is common with most ducks, the male ruddy shelduck is brighter and more decorated, developing a fl collar during the breeding season, than the female in order to attract a mate.
		The pair nests in a tree hollow, among stone piles or in an abandoned burrow.
	www.cincyzoo.org /Exhibits/AnimalExhibits/WingsOfTheWorld/ruddyshelduck/ruddyshelduck.html (87 words)

	Birding Sites around Ankara (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ruddy Shelduck, Mallard, Teal, Wigeon, Pintail, Shoveler, Pochard and Lapwings are in good numbers.
		In winter it supports large number of waterfowl including Coot (60.000), Pochard (10.000), Mallard, Teal, Wigeon, Ruddy Shelduck, Black-headed Gull (tens of thousands coming from their feeding; rubbish damps) and Starling (over 1.000.000).
		In spring and autumn Ruddy Shelduck and Osprey occurs.
	www.metu.edu.tr /home/wwwokgt/sites (2502 words)

	DAS BESTE BERICHTE 2000 - UAE / VEREIGNETE ARABISCHE EMIRATE
		A pale honey buzzard (Wespenbussard) was at Safa Park, along with a couple of wigeon (Pfeifente) in the lake.
		A squacco heron (Rallenreiher), 6 ruddy shelduck (Rostgans), a shelduck (Brandgans), a marsh harrier (Rohrweihe), a sparrowhawk (Sperber), a lapwing (Kiebitz), 8 red-throated pipits (Rotkehlpieper) and around 10,000 fl-headed gulls (Lachmoewe) were at the Sharjah University City dump.
		At the Sharjah University City dump were 27 greater flamingos (Rosaflamingo), 2 ruddy shelduck (Rostgans), a shelduck (Brandgans), 2 lapwings (Kiebitz), 3 wood sandpipers (Bruchwasserlaeufer) and a mere 1000 or so fl-headed gulls (Lachmoewe).
	marathonandmore.tripod.com /orniuae.html (903 words)

	BirdNutz Photos
		This bird was present on 10/21/95 at the Duck Pond at the Palo Alto Baylands on the west edge of San Francisco Bay in the City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, CA.
		The Ruddy Shelduck is an Asian species that summers in Central Asia and winters from North Africa to Southeast Asia.
		There are six species of shelduck in the world, all in the genus Tadorna, none occur naturally in the New World.
	www.birdnutz.com /gallery/rush.htm (220 words)

	Rare Birds in Lincolnshire - Juvenile and adult Ruddy Shelduck (Site not responding. Last check: )
		4 Ruddy Shelduck at Nth Kelsey Moor in Aug. 1999.
		A single Ruddy Shelduck at Nth Kelsey Moor in Aug.'99.
		This juvenile Ruddy Shelduck was one of two birds seen at Huttoft Pit for a few days in August 2001.
	www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk /rare_birds/ruddy_shelduck.htm (106 words)

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