11001-42003 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) a duckling less than a day old in nest. 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 *
11001-41915 Blue duck, or whio (Hymenoliamus malacorhynchos) DoC researcher Pete Mc Murtrie, radio-tracking a duck nesting in temperate rainforest. 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 River, Fiordland *
11001-43002 Grey teal (Anas gracilis) adult male with red eye. Frequent eruptions from Australia have resulted in large flocks appearing here from time to time. Now established in several districts and spreading *
