Pacific Black Duck (Chicks)
Anas superciliosa
The chicks were so comfortable with humans around them. Evolving in a predator-free environment for millions of years seems to have killed their instinct to stay safe.
Photographed at:
Te Anau, New Zealand on 2016-11-22
Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera
Family:
Anatidae
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Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera
Duck,Pacific Black Duck is also called the Grey Duck and can be seen all over the country. One of the most widespread ducks at one time, it is now getting replaced by the introduced Mallard. Maori name: pārera
