New Zealand Birds

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 *

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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 *

Blue duck whio duckling 42108 mountain duck Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos male resting guarding stretching