A Papago (New Zealand Scaup) swimming away from the camera, looking sideways with a drop of water falling from its bill.

Papango

The Papango (New Zealand Scaup, Aythya novaeseelaniae) is my favourite duck species.

This one was part of a family group (including ducklings!) on the lower lake in Zealandia Te Mara a Tāne. One place I often see them, when visiting, is Lake Rotorua, where there is often a flock of hundreds near the city jetty.


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