English Name: Ruddy Shelduck
Scientific Name: Tadorna ferruginea
Arabic Name: شَهْرَمَانَةٌ حَمْرَاءُ
Status in Kuwait: Rare winter visitor and passage migrant.

The Ruddy Shelduck is a member of the duck, goose, and swan family Anatidae. It is a medium to large-sized bird with distinctive orange-brown plumage, black tail, and contrasting white wing patches. The male and female Ruddy Shelduck are similar in appearance, though the male is slightly larger and has a black ring around its neck during the breeding season.