Blue Duck
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Blue Duck
Hymenolaimus malacorhynchosWikimedia Commons · WC74718142 · Department of Conservation (NZ) · CC BY 4.0 · © Crown Copyright. Source: Department of Conservation (NZ) · MP3 transcode by Wikimedia Commons
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Illustration · not to scale
- Body length
- 50–55 cm
- Body Mass
- 830 g
- Diet
- Aquatic prey
- Migration
- Resident
⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale
Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 521).
Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 413).
* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.
How to identify
Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.
Similar species
Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.
Calls & songs
Department of Conservation (NZ) · Sources & credits
🌍 Range & Habitat
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
- Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos hymenolaimus
c, s North I. (New Zealand)
- Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos malacorhynchos
w South I. (New Zealand)
Frequently asked questions
What is its scientific name?
Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos
Which family does it belong to?
Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
Where is it found?
Australasia: Central & Southern North and Western South Is. (New Zealand)
Sources & credits
📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia- IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗
- AVONET ↗
- Body length: Wikipedia ↗
- Bird illustration credits ↗ · huashu-bird-sticker · PolyForm-Shield-1.0.0
- Illustration reference ↗ · Ben Ackerley · CC BY-NC
