blue duck (whio)
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The blue duck (whio) is a rare, torrent-dwelling duck endemic to New Zealand, known for inhabiting fast-flowing rivers in remote mountainous regions.
Aliases (1)
- blue duck ×42
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bird
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duck → endemic species → torrent duck → |
| adaptation |
specialized for torrent habitats
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| behavior |
strong swimmer in fast currents
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territorial along river stretches → |
| class |
Aves
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| commonName |
whio
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| conservationStatus |
Endangered
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|
| diet |
aquatic invertebrates
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larval aquatic insects → |
| distribution |
upland rivers and streams
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| endemicTo |
New Zealand
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| family |
Anatidae
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| foragingBehavior |
dives and upends in fast water
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feeds on riverbed substrates → |
| genus |
Hymenolaimus
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| habitat |
fast-flowing rivers
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mountain streams → remote mountainous regions → |
| kingdom |
Animalia
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| managedBy |
New Zealand Department of Conservation
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| movement |
non-migratory
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| nativeRange |
North Island of New Zealand
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South Island of New Zealand → |
| notableFeature |
blue-grey plumage
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pale pink bill → yellow eye → |
| order |
Anseriformes
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| phylum |
Chordata
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| populationTrend |
declining in many areas
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| protectedStatus |
legally protected in New Zealand
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|
| reproduction |
lays eggs close to water
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nests in riverbank cavities → |
| sexDimorphism |
male has more pronounced whistling call
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| subjectOf |
New Zealand conservation programs
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| symbolOf |
New Zealand freshwater ecosystems
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| taxonRank |
species
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| threats |
habitat degradation
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introduced predators → |
| vocalization |
high-pitched whistling call
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Tongariro National Park
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hasFauna |