About Northern Shoveler
The northern shoveler is easily recognized by its broad, shovel-shaped bill.
It prefers wetlands, ponds, and shallow waters. The species is relatively
uncommon in Iceland.
Its diet consists of small aquatic organisms filtered from the water. It
breeds mainly outside Iceland. The northern shoveler is a distinctive
migratory visitor.
Habitat
Wetlands and shallow waters
Diet
Plankton, small crustaceans, insects, larvae, seeds and aquatic plants.
Nesting habitat
Shallow, vegetation-rich lakes and wetlands.
Identification
A medium-sized dabbling duck with an exceptionally large, broad, spatula-shaped bill.
Distribution
A scarce breeder and visitor on shallow wetlands and lakes.
Interesting facts
Its shovel-shaped bill is used to filter food.