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Blue duck
27.0
Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
Scientific Name:
Family:
Diver Duck
Sub Family:
WingSpan:
70–80 cm (27.5–31.5 in)
Weight:
700–800 g (1.5–1.8 lb)
Length:
53–54 cm (21 in)
Conservation Status
Sub-Species:
2
Oceania
Region:
Hunting Prognosis:
No: Status
Endemic to New Zealand this duck has two subspecies, one on the north island and the other on the south island. This bird can not be hunted
Countries
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