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Paradise Shelduck

Tadorna variegata

Photo by veneta.tashev
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Field Notes

Description:

Geese very colorful, male is darker, with black head. Female with withe head.

Notes:

I think this is the New Zealand geese and I think it is unique for the region

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Paradise Shelduck

Species ID Suggestions

Paradise Shelduck

Tadorna variegata

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DanielePralong
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Comments (2)
DanielePralong
Hi Veneta! These are Paradise shelducks and they are indeed endemic to New Zealand.

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PublishedMarch 14, 2012

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