Northern Shoveler Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata, male, Budai Wetland (23.353547, 120.178858), Taiwan, February. A monotypic species, Northern Shoveler breeds across much of temperate and northern Eurasia and North America. In Shanghai Northern Shoveler is a common passage migrant and winter visitor. (Craig Brelsford) Northern Shoveler, female, Budai Wetland (23.353547, 120.178858), Taiwan, February. (Craig Brelsford) Northern Shoveler, 1st summer male assuming breeding plumage, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Florida, USA, February. (Craig Brelsford) Go to Birds of China page Be notified every time we post. Send an email with “Subscribe” as the subject to info@shanghaibirding.com Donate to Shanghai Birding! Choose your level (USD)Well-wisher—$10Buddy—$5Friend—$25Supporter—$50Donor—$100Sponsor—$500Champion—$1000