One of the attractions of a visit to Rotorua from here in Whakatane is to stop by the lakes along the way to observe the bird life, particularly the New Zealand scaup and the more more elusive dabchick.
New Zealand Scaup Aythya novaeseelandiae (Papango)
Raptors
Australasian Harrier Circus approximans (Kahu)
New Zealand Falcon Falco novaeseelandiae (Karearea) ...
Black Teal aka New Zealand Scaup, Aythya novaeseelandiae
Blue-winged Teal, Anas discors
Brown Teal or New Zealand Teal, Anas chlorotis ...
 See also: Scaup, Duck, Shelduck, Dabchick, Purple
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