Scaup, New Zealand

Description
A female New Zealand Scaup mounted on a piece of wood. Position is standing with wings closed. Brown, cream and chestnut colourings.
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Classification
Anseriformes/Birds/Vertebrates/Animals/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
It is an endemic diving duck and is fairly common throughout NZ. They often congregate in large flocks in sheltered areas.
Accession number
A96.661
Collection type
Ornithology
Natural Sciences

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