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New Zealand scaup

Birds
The New Zealand scaup, also known as the black teal or pāpango in Māori, is a diving duck species of the genus Aythya endemic to New Zealand. They weigh around 650 grams and measure around 40 centimetres, and have dark-coloured plumage. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Aythya novaeseelandiae
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
Class: Aves