Common Shelduck

The Common Shelduck (*Tadorna tadorna*) is a species of bird within the family Anatidae and order Anseriformes. Classified under the class Aves and phylum Chordata, it belongs to the genus *Tadorna*. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758 and is currently accepted as a valid taxon. It is not extinct and is categorized as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, a status reaffirmed in 2019.

This freshwater habitat dweller has a wingspan of 112 and a mass of 78. Its reproductive cycle includes an egg incubation period of 30 days and a litter size of 8.9. The maximum recorded longevity in the wild is 24.8 years. The taxon range includes the Nanling Mountains and Africa, while it is endemic to Nameri National Park, Little Rann of Kutch, Thol Lake, and Bakkhali. Regional conservation status is listed as Near Threatened.