shovelard (Meaning)
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shovelard (n.)
Shoveler.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shovelard
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shovelard Sentence Examples
- The shovelard is a medium-sized duck with a long, broad bill and a distinctive blue wing patch.
- Shovelards are known for their unique feeding method, using their shovel-shaped bill to strain small crustaceans and insects from the water.
- The mottled brown plumage of the shovelard helps it camouflage in wetland habitats.
- Shovelards breed in North America and Eurasia, preferring shallow wetlands with abundant vegetation.
- The male shovelard's courtship display includes a rhythmic head-bobbing and tail-pumping motion.
- Female shovelards lay 6-10 eggs in a shallow scrape lined with vegetation.
- Shovelard chicks are precocial, able to walk and feed themselves shortly after hatching.
- Shovelards face conservation challenges due to habitat loss, climate change, and hunting.
- The shovelard is a popular target for waterfowl hunters, valued for its distinctive appearance and its abundant meat.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect shovelard populations and their breeding habitats.
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Shoveler.
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No antonyms found.
The shovelard is a medium-sized duck with a long, broad bill and a distinctive blue wing patch.
Shovelards are known for their unique feeding method, using their shovel-shaped bill to strain small crustaceans and insects from the water.
The mottled brown plumage of the shovelard helps it camouflage in wetland habitats.
Shovelards breed in North America and Eurasia, preferring shallow wetlands with abundant vegetation.
