11001-42107 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) male guarding three small ducklings on streambank. Recent genetic work suggests whio are unique within the Anatinae subfamily. Unlike all other NZ waterfowl, both living and extinct, they have no Australian relatives. Clinton Valley, Fiordland *
11001-42108 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) male guarding a young duckling while it stretches its wings. Recent genetic work suggests whio are unique within the Anatinae subfamily. Unlike all other NZ waterfowl, both living and extinct, they have no Australian relatives. Clinton Valley, Fiordland *
11001-42201 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) closeup of four week old duckling. Recent genetic work suggests whio are unique within the Anatinae subfamily. Unlike all other NZ waterfowl, both living and extinct, they have no Australian relatives. Clinton Valley, Fiordland *
