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Paradise Shelduck

Tadorna variegata

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
Tadorna variegata Paradise Shelduck


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2 Comments

veneta.tashev
veneta.tashev 12 years ago

Thanks!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 12 years ago

Hi Veneta! These are Paradise shelducks and they are indeed endemic to New Zealand.

veneta.tashev
Spotted by
veneta.tashev

Christchurch, New Zealand

Spotted on Nov 20, 2011
Submitted on Mar 14, 2012

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