New Zealand Merganser
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Extinction status | Extinct |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mergus australis |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Typical mergansers |
| Order | Waterfowl |
| Rank | Species |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2294128 |
About New Zealand Merganser
The New Zealand merganser, Auckland merganser or Auckland Islands merganser was a typical merganser which is now extinct. This duck was similar in size to the red-breasted merganser. The adult male had a dark reddish-brown head, crest and neck, with bluish black mantle and tail and slate grey wings.