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| Shelducks | Dabbling Ducks | Diving Ducks |
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| Dabbling
Ducks (Indigenous) This group of waterfowl are so named because it feeds mainly on invertebrates and plant matter by swimming, or grazing and do not dive. They walk well on land and some species feed mostly on land. |
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Hottentot Teal (Anas hottentota) Hottentot Teals are the smallest of the dabbling ducks. Both sexes look alike and stay in colour through the year. They make a series of soft clicking notes and when alarmed a high pitched quack.Length: 30-35cm Click here to order. |
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Red Billed Teal (Anas erythrorhyncha) Both sexes look alike and do not have a specific breeding season.Click here to order. |
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Cape Teal (Anas capensis) Both sexes look alike. Cape Teals are quite aggressive and can fend for themselves. They do not have a specific breeding season.Click here to order. |
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Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii) Cape Shovelers can be found in the Southern part of Africa. Their food consists of seeds, plant matter as well as insects. The female will lay her eggs in dense vegetation.Click here to order. |
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S.A. Yellow Billed (Anas undulata undulata) Their rich yellow bills with a black marking on top-mandible are distinguishing. Both sexes look alike and stay in colour through the year.Click here to order. |
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