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Anas smithii Harttert, 1891 Family: ducks, geese, swans Order: Anseriformes print version
Cape shoveler Canard de smith Cuchara del cabo Kaplöffelente
Migration: Possibly migratory

Verbreitungskarte von Anas smithii Mostly sedentary, but somewhat dispersive within its range as availability of suitable habitat varies throughout year. A few records N of Sahara perhaps better attributable to escapes.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1992)


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(Last update: 26.04.04 by E.Heuel)