Paradise Shelduck

Where to see

Paradise Shelduck

Tadorna variegata

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park leads · 6 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Paradise Shelduck during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Aoraki Mount Cook National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
60–70%
2 Fiordland National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
50–60%
3 Abel Tasman National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
40–50%
4 Arthur's Pass National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
20–30%
5 Rakiura National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
20–30%
6 Tongariro National Park 🇳🇿 New Zealand
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Paradise Shelduck?

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (New Zealand) — about 60% of wildlife watchers report a Paradise Shelduck sighting there, the highest of the 6 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Paradise Shelduck?

Fiordland National Park (about 54%), Abel Tasman National Park (about 45%), Arthur's Pass National Park (about 27%) are the next best options.