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Common Shelduck vs Greater Scaup

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

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vs
Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

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Size

Common Shelduck

Common Shelduck

0.67 m

Human

1.75 m

Greater Scaup

Greater Scaup

0.51 m

Common ShelduckGreater Scaup
Weight0.85–1.45 kg0.73–1.4 kg
Length58–67 cm42–51 cm
Wingspan1.1–1.33 m71–84 cm
Top Speed85 km/h80 km/h
Lifespan10–20 yrs8–20 yrs
Incubation30 days26 days
Offspring8–12 5–11
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantMigratory
HabitatCoast, Wetland, Lake, Farmland, GrasslandWetland, Coast, Ocean, Lake, Tundra
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica
FamilyAnatidaeAnatidae
OrderAnseriformesAnseriformes