Northern shoveler

The northern shoveler is a distinctive duck with a wide, spoon-shaped bill. It breeds in northern regions across Europe, Asia, and North America, and migrates south for winter. Its unique bill helps it sift through water for food.

• Its bill resembles a shovel, perfect for filtering food from water.
• Breeds in northern areas and migrates to warmer regions in winter.
• Occasionally spotted in Australia, though it’s not common there.