British waterfowl species with a green head and red bill (8)

I believe the answer is:

shelduck

(Other definitions for shelduck that I've seen before include "Large colourful water-bird" , "Water bird" , "Large goose-like water-bird" , "Seaside swimmer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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