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The
Teal is one of several small, short-necked freshwater ducks, especially
of the genus Anas, that
feed on the surface of the water and often have brightly marked plumage.
Below is some information
on Teal whom are native or make New Zealand wetlands their home. |
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Pateke
(Brown Teal)
Common
name: Brown Teal / Pateke
Scientific name: Anas chlorotis
Family/Subfamily: Anatinae (Ducks)
Order: Anseriformes
Class: Aves
New Zealand's most endangered mainland waterfowl,
there are fewer than 2000 Pateke remaining on Great
Barrier Island and in parts of the North Island. Last century
they could be found in almost every lowland wetland throughout
the country but wetland drainage
has driven Brown Teal to the edge of extinction. Ducks
Unlimited's "Operation Pateke" is helping to save this
shy secretive species through research, release of
captive bred birds and habitat conservation. |
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Tete
(Grey Teal)
Common
name: Grey Teal / Tete
Scientific name: Anas gracilis
Family/Subfamily: Anatinae (Ducks)
Order: Anseriformes
Class: Aves
The
smallest of New Zealand's ducks, Grey Teal became
self-introduced last century. Their small size, overall grey
colour and blood red eye make them easily identified. Their
high pitched call and "clock-work-toy" movements are also
very distinctive. In flight, Tete are fast and agile and can
fly long distances. As they prefer to nest in holes, Ducks
Unlimited's Grey Teal nest box programme has helped
expand Grey Teal numbers since the 1970's. |
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Papango (Scaup)
Common
name: Black Teal / Scaup / Papango
Scientific name: Aythya novaeseelandiae
Family/Subfamily: Anatinae (Ducks)
Order: Anseriformes
Class: Aves
As
New Zealand's only true diving duck, scaup are most commonly
seen on deeper water wetlands such as lakes. They are one
species who have benefited from the development of hydro lakes.
Males are dressed in a glossy black plumage with a bright
yellow eye while females are
a more even chocolate colour. Their superb diving skills
and large webbed feet allow them to feed on plants up
to two metres underwater. |
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