11001-41802 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) pair in clearwater pool in gorge. 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. Point Burn, Murchison Mountains, Fiordland *
11001-42009 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) female on nest under forest tussock. 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. Monkey Creek, Fiordland *
11001-42005 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) female on nest beneath rock overhang. 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. Arthur Valley, Fiordland *
