Radjah Shelduck

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Found in New Guinea and Australia, and also on some of the Moluccas.

Both the Male and Female of the species are mostly white, with dark wing-tips and a distinctive "collar" of dark feathers.

When viewed from above, during flight or with wings outstretched, green bands are visible on the tops of their wings.

To communicate, the female utters a harsh rattle while the male emits a breathy, "sore-throat" whistle.