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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 duckwhioduckling42108mountain duckHymenoliamus malacorhynchosmalerestingguardingstretching