Common Shelduck

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Latin description
Tadorna tadorna

The Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) is a colorful and striking waterfowl species, found mainly along the coasts and wetlands of Europe and Asia. With its black-and-white plumage and bright red bill, it is easily recognizable. Common Shelducks offer photographers captivating subjects, especially in their natural habitats.

Shelduck of Neuwerk

On Neuwerk in the North Sea, in Brittany on the Atlantic or on the Baltic Sea coast of the Danish island of Bornholm - you can see and photograph shelducks (Tadorna tadorna) in many places.