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Home > Our animal species > Birds > Common shelduck Common shelduck
Order : Anseriformes Family : Anatidae Diet : Omnivorous, feeding especially on molluscs, gastropods and shellfish, but also on insects, small fish and aquatic plants. Reproduction : From 2 years old, mating and egg laying take place between mid-March and June. The female incubates 8 to 10 eggs for 29 to 31 days. The duckling's first flight takes place 40 to 50 days later. Lifespan : Up to 15 years in the wild. Predators : Foxes, birds of prey and seagulls among others. Status : Not at risk.
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