Status & Survival of NZ Brown Teal

Status & Survival of NZ Brown Teal

Like all endemic New Zealand birds the brown teal (Anas chlorotis), or Pateke (Maori for brown teal), is believed to have evolved from the very beginning of life in New Zealand and Pateke have colour, body shape, egg size, vocal sound and many more behavioural features unique to dabbling ducks (Hayes 2010).

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Friday 4th of November 2016

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In memoriam of Dr F.Neil Hayes QSM
1938~2021