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The brown teal (Anas chlorotis; Māori: pāteke) is a species of dabbling duck of the genus Anas native to New Zealand. For many years it had been considered to be conspecific with the flightless Auckland and Campbell teals in Anas aucklandica; the name "brown teal" has also been largely applied to that entire taxon.
The surf scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a large sea duck native to North America.Adult males are almost entirely black with characteristic white patches on the forehead and the nape and adult females are slightly smaller and browner.
Callonetta leucophrys - MHNT. The ringed teal (Callonetta leucophrys) is a small duck of South American forests. It is the only species of the genus Callonetta.Usually placed with the dabbling ducks (Anatinae), this species may actually be closer to shelducks and belong in the subfamily Tadorninae; its closest relative is possibly the maned duck.
Aythya is a genus of diving ducks, with twelve species currently accepted. [2] The genus was described in 1822 by the German zoologist Friedrich Boie , with the type species being greater scaup . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The name Aythya comes from the Ancient Greek word αἴθυιᾰ ( aithuia ), which referred to an unknown diving-bird.
The drake smew, with its 'cracked ice' or 'panda' appearance, is unmistakable, and looks very black-and-white in flight. The females and immature males are grey birds with chestnut foreheads and crowns, and can be confused at a distance with the ruddy duck; they are often known as "redhead" smew. It has oval white wing-patches in flight.
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The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin (Italian Arlecchino, French Arlequin ), a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte . The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", meaning "actor".