Red Shoveler
Similar to behavior and nesting requirements to other "blue shouldered" waterfowl, such as the Cinnamon Teal. Care must be given not to allow these closely related species not to hybridize. Here at Penners and Feathers many aviaries to separate them to ensure pure breeding. Will nest in ground boxes, or heavy natural cover. Can produce fertile eggs within there first year. No permit required . They can tolerate colder winter conditions , similar to the Northern and New Zealand, despite being native to tropical South America.
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