New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae) commonly known as a Black teal, is a diving duck species of the genus Aythya. It is endemic to New Zealand. In Maori commonly known as papango, also matapouri, titiporangi, raipo. Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored.
The male Canvasback is one of 3 male duck species in the U.S. with a red iris. The others are Cinnamon Teal and Red-breasted Merganser. Photo taken by digi-scoping.
