Cover image of Cape Shoveler by Cobus Elstadt – Near Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape The Cape Shoveler, being a type of duck, belongs to the Family ANATIDAE (Ducks, Geese, Swans, and Waterfowl). The family has a cosmopolitan distribution, occurring on all the world’s continents except Antarctica. These birds are adapted for swimming, floating on the water surface, and sometimes diving. They range from … Continue reading Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii)