Northern shoveler — size comparison

The northern shoveler uses shallow Northern Hemisphere wetlands and lakes. Bill lamellae separate food from water and sediment. It may feed in groups, gathering

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

ok. 47,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
400–820 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Northern shovelerTotal lengthapprox. 47.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Northern shoveler — size comparison — facts and sources

The northern shoveler uses shallow Northern Hemisphere wetlands and lakes. Bill lamellae separate food from water and sediment. It may feed in groups, gathering where small organisms are available.

It filters small invertebrates and plant food. Its ground nest is hidden in vegetation.

Measurement sources