Whio | Blue Duck | New Zealand Birds Online
The blue duck is endemic to New Zealand and present in the North and South Islands only. Its pre-human range extended from high altitude tarns, lakes and rivers to segments of bush-edged lowland rivers and lakes.
Blue duck - Wikipedia
The blue duck or whio (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae endemic to New Zealand. It is the only member of the genus Hymenolaimus. Its exact taxonomic status is still unresolved, but it appears to be most closely related to the tribe Anatini, the dabbling ducks.
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10 things you may not know about whio
Mar 24, 2017 · Whio/blue duck are one of the most unique ducks out there because they have adapted to live in fast-flowing rivers. Native to New Zealand, they are a very special bird, and they even appear on the ten dollar note.
Blue Ducks | Blue Duck Project
The blue duck is also known by its Maori name, Whio, and is endemic to New Zealand. It is a small grey-blue duck with chestnut chest feathers and is superbly camouflaged against the back-drop of raw river rocks.
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6 Whio Facts - New Zealand's Blue Duck - New …
Mar 18, 2020 · The Whio or Blue Duck is one of New Zealand’s fascinating endemic birds. Here are 6 facts about this bird that can only be found in rivers or streams. New Zealand’s most iconic bird may be the kiwi, but the country is …
Blue Duck - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on …
The Blue duck is a native of New Zealand, where its Maori name is “whio”. It is the only member of the family Hymenolaimus. It inhabits fast-flowing inland streams, nesting along the riverbanks, where predation is a threat. It is a …
Blue duck: the white-water champion - New Zealand …
At home in waters which would test a world-class kayaker, the blue duck is an icon of New Zealand wilderness. Yet its future is uncertain. Forest clearance has led to the sullying of much of the bird’s habitat, and now only the remotest …
Blue Duck - eBird
POWERED BY MERLIN. Endemic to New Zealand. Uniformly slate-blue duck with chestnut spotting on the breast. Bill is pale pink with a black tip. Males larger than females, with more breast spotting and more prominent green …