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several different types of ducks are shown in this graphic above it is an image of the various species of ducks
Duck Species
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Duck Duck
Mallard
Student Activities
Ducks
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The End
Duck dominoes — STUDENT ACTIVITY
New Zealand is home to a variety of ducks. Most of these are endemic, some have been introduced and a few have naturalised here. By the end of this activity, students should be able to: recall some facts about a variety of New Zealand ducks; distinguish between some different duck species; and use information cards to elicit specific information.
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Life Science Classroom
Physical Science Activities
Middle School Science Classroom
Flowing River
Bird Beaks
What Is A Bird
Ap Biology
Science Classroom
Whio adaptations — TEACHING RESOURCE
The whio/blue duck has many adaptations to help it survive in its challenging fast-flowing river habitat. Even newly hatched whio ducklings can negotiate white water and dive for food. Adaptations are grouped into those that are structural, behavioural and physiological.
an image of a duck with feathers labeled
Types Of Feathers
Feather Drawing
Flowing Water
Duck Feather
Very Cold
Anatomy Reference
Down Feather
Whio feathers - what are they for? — STUDENT ACTIVITY
In this activity, students will use their observation skills and some resource materials to classify feathers into the three different types. They will also explore some of the properties of the feathers. Although this activity focuses on whio feathers, it can easily be adapted to other birds.
an image of a duck with feathers labeled
Fantastic whio feathers — TEACHING RESOURCE
The blue duck/whio is endemic to New Zealand. It has some unique adaptations that allow it to survive in its specific habitat. These features include a special soft bill for scraping insect larvae off the rocks, excellent camouflage and a streamlined body. The whio, along with all duck species, also has different types of feathers, each with specific qualities. As whio live in very cold, fast-flowing water, the insulating and waterproofing properties of their feathers are very important.
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New Zealand
Birds
Blue
Whio threats and conservation — TEACHING RESOURCE
Whio/blue ducks were once commonly found on rivers and streams throughout mainland New Zealand. However, the populations are now severely restricted and isolated from each other. Recent estimates suggest there may be as few as 2,500 birds remaining in the total population. Whio are a protected species and are classified as endangered by the IUCN and are listed as nationally vulnerable in the New Zealand Threat Classification System.
two ducks are standing on some rocks by the water
Male Duck
Duck Breeds
Mantis Religiosa
Duck Photo
Wild Duck
Adorable Creatures
Mallard Duck
Pictures Of The Week
Introducing NZ ducks — TEACHING RESOURCE
New Zealand is home to a wide variety of water fowl. Water fowl is the common name for the Anatidae, the family of birds that includes ducks, geese and swans. Most of the Anatidae in New Zealand are endemic, but a few have become naturalised here and several have been deliberately introduced. Many of our native ducks became extinct even before Europeans arrived in New Zealand. There are currently nine species of native ducks in New Zealand, and several of these are endangered.
a duck standing on top of a river next to tall grass
Water Birds
Habitat Destruction
Science Topics
Spring Sign
Early Spring
Early Learning
Which duck is which? — STUDENT ACTIVITY
New Zealand is home to a wide variety of water birds, including many species of ducks. Most of these are endemic, but some have been introduced and a few have naturalised here. In this activity, students will use resource materials to identify the features of a variety of New Zealand duck species.
two ducks are standing in the water together
Taking Advantage
Grey
Animals
Mixing and matching ducks — STUDENT ACTIVITY
New Zealand is home to a wide variety of ducks. Different native duck species are adapted to particular habitats in New Zealand and have co-existed by taking advantage of different ecological niches.
a bird is swimming in some water
Mammals
The 10
Whio the blue duck — TEACHING RESOURCE
The whio/blue duck is one of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered endemic ducks in mainland New Zealand. It is an iconic species and appears on the $10 note.
a duck standing on top of a river next to tall grass
Whio – the blue duck
Eliciting prior knowledge — STUDENT ACTIVITY In this activity, students are given an opportunity to share what they know about the whio. Two methods of eliciting prior knowledge are modelled, whio bingo and an ideas wall. Although whio/blue duck is the focus in this example, these methods can be easily adapted to any context. The second part of the activity moves from eliciting prior knowledge to formulating questions that may become the basis of a student inquiry into whio.
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A thank- you to smartphone naturalists - PDF DOWNLOAD Biologists can’t be everywhere; we cannot witness everything that goes on in the wild. Thank goodness, then, for people with smartphones. These days, anyone with a phone and an eye for the interesting can make valuable contributions to our under-standing of the natural world.