Blue Duck
Also known as Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
species of bird
Species
Endangeredvia IUCN
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The blue duck (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) or whio is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae endemic to New Zealand. It is the only member of the genus Hymenolaimus. Its exact taxonomic status is still unresolved, but it appears to be most closely related to the tribe Anatini, the dabbling ducks.
The whio is depicted on the reverse side of the New Zealand $10 banknote.