New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae)

Other Names (World)
New Zealand Scaup, Black Scaup, Black Teal

Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
40 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Gmelin, 1789)

Range (Guide)

New Zealand (B).

New Zealand. Fragmented in North I, but more widespread throughout western South I.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 5,000 - 10,000 (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae) [XC198201]
by id from Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand (call)

Subspecies
Considered by some to form superspecies with Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) and Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). Population of North I has been assigned separate subspecies, maui, but not usually accepted.

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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