| This is an escaped duck, it lives: Balkans east through c Asia, n Africa, WINTERS: south to Nile valley, India & China |
 | Habitat: Lakes, rivers & wet areas |
| Diet: Mostly plant material, also invertebrates |
| TitBit: In some Buddhist countries the Shelduck is specially protected as its colour is said to resemble that of the robes the monks wear. |
