New Zealand Birds

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 *

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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 *

Blue duck whio duckling 42201 mountain duck Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos head portrait mountain