Ruddy Shelduck
Conservation status
Least Concern
Life span
13 Years
Body size
Length of 58 to 70 cm (23 to 28 in) and has a 110–135 cm (43–53 in) wingspan
Native Habitat
North America
Diet
Grasses, the young shoots of plants, grain and water plants as well as both aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates.
Ruddy Ducks are compact, thick-necked waterfowl with seemingly oversized tails that they habitually hold upright. Breeding males are almost cartoonishly bold, with a sky-blue bill, shining white cheek patch, and gleaming chestnut body.
At Bird Park Islamabad, you will be able to see their growth and true beauty in their natural environment and get to know up close how beautiful they are. We invite all of the birds lover to visit our bird aviary which is the third largest bird aviary in the world and see and enjoy it in its natural environment.
