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Paradise duck
Tadorna variegata
-35.7384, 174.372
Field Notes
Description:
These paradise ducks were spotted on the side of a small river in the area of Onerahi.
They had about 6 ducklings with them.
Habitat:
Small river area with some light bush surroundings, fields nearby for grazing.
Notes:
The genus name Tadorna comes from Celtic roots and means "pied waterfowl", essentially the same as the English "shelduck"
Reference Links:
Paradise Shelduck
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 29, 2013
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