New Zealand Scaup
Aythya novaeseelandiae
The New Zealand scaup, also known as the black teal, is a diving duck species of the genus Aythya endemic to New Zealand. They weigh around 650 grams (23 oz) and measure around 40 centimetres (16 in), and have dark-coloured plumage. They are found throughout New Zealand in deep natural and man-made lakes and ponds.
- Scientific name
- Aythya novaeseelandiae
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
- IUCN status
- LC