Inspired by the massive snowstorm that hit NYC last weekend, we bring you the Shoveler.

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The Shoveler has a large flat bill with a special filtering system along its edges (lamellae). This allows for more efficient feeding. It swings its bill side to side through the water filtering out water while munching on plankton. That’s one cool duck.

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