General Description: Northern Shovelers (Anas clypeata) are sexually dimorphic pond ducks. In both genders, the bill is extremely long and broad. Males have a dark head, dark back, dark rump, and red and white sides. Females are mottled brown.

Favored Habitat: Ponds, marshes, and lakes.

Where to Find: Neighborhood ponds, parks (e.g., Lorenzi Park and Sunset Park), and the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. To find them in more natural habitat, visit the Pahranagat Valley.