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Latin description
Spatula clypeata
The Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) is easily recognized by its wide, spoon-shaped bill, perfectly adapted for filtering food from the water. With its colorful plumage, especially striking in males, it is a fascinating sight. Northern Shovelers prefer shallow lakes and wetlands and are an appealing subject for wildlife photographers.