New Zealand Scaup
Aythya novaeseelandiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aythya-novaeseelandiae"></birdfyi-bird>The New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (patos, gansos y cisnes), within the order Anseriformes (aves acuáticas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.4 cm and a weight of 645.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,4 cm | 13.9 in |
| Peso | 645,5 g | 22.77 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Males entirely black with green iridescence on head; yellow eye; dark blue-gray bill. Females dark brown with white face patches around bill base. White wing stripe in flight. New Zealand endemic diving duck.
Habitat & Range
Deep freshwater lakes, reservoirs, and large rivers across both main islands of New Zealand, particularly on high-country glacial lakes. Dives to depths of over 3 m for food. Forms large flocks in winter.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 49-75 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-13
Sonido
Canto
Male produces a low, soft wheeze; female gives a short, harsh quack. Relatively quiet; subdued vocalizations suit this diving duck of deep, clear New Zealand lakes and reservoirs.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Anseriformes (Aves Acuáticas) |
| Familia | Anatidae (Patos, Gansos y Cisnes) |
| Genus | Aythya |
| Especies | Aythya novaeseelandiae |
Distribution
New Zealand Scaup has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family