Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya novaeseelandiae |
| Codes | nezsca1, NZSC |
Identification
The New Zealand Scaup (Aythya novaeseelandiae) is a member of the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family within the order Anseriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Aythya novaeseelandiae
Family: Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
Order: Anseriformes
eBird Code: nezsca1