Spatula clypeata | northern shoveler | koloa moha
Regular Migrant
The koloa moha commonly migrates between Hawaiʻi and North America where it is known as the Northern shoveler due to its distinctively long, thick bill. Males have green heads with yellow eyes and black bills, while females have orange bills and a mottled brown body. Look for their hidden blue wing patches in both sexes when in flight.
The map below shows hotspots along our birding trails where you might see this bird. Learn more by visiting our species profile page for koloa moha.
Hotspots for northern shoveler
- Salt Pond Beach Park | Details for Salt Pond Beach Park
- Betty Bliss Memorial Overlook | Details for Betty Bliss Memorial Overlook
- Kapiʻolani Park | Details for Kapiʻolani Park
- Kawainui Marsh | Details for Kawainui Marsh
- James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge | Details for James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
- Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge | Details for Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary | Details for Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park | Details for Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park
- Wailoa River State Park | Details for Wailoa River State Park
- Loko Waka Pond | Details for Loko Waka Pond
Salt Pond Beach Park
Coastal






Betty Bliss Memorial Overlook
Wetland




Kapiʻolani Park
Pasture and grasslands






Kawainui Marsh
Wetland




James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland



Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland









Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary
Wetland



Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park
Wetland








Wailoa River State Park
Wetland






Loko Waka Pond
Wetland





