Blue Duck

This 54 cm long species is an endemic resident breeder in New Zealand, nesting in hollow logs, small caves and other sheltered spots. It is a rare duck, holding territories on fast flowing mountain rivers.It is a powerful swimmer even in strong currents, but is reluctant to fly. It is difficult to find, but not particularly wary when located.

The Blue Duck is classified as Endangered (EN), considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Blue Duck at Staglands, Akatarawa Valley Conservation status Endangered (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Genus: Hymenolaimus Gray, 1843 Species: H. More

Blue Duck is a fictional character, a biracial Indian appearing in two books in the Lonesome Dove series. He is the son of Buffalo Hump and a kidnapped Mexican woman. There is some evidence that there was a real Blue Duck, but his character was fictionalized for the Lonesome Dove Saga. Buford 'Blue' Duck, a Comanche, was a confidant of Belle Starr who was convicted of murder in the 1880s and died around 1894. More

The blue duck, as its name suggests, has dusky blue-grey plumage with chestnut markings on the chest. The eyes are yellow and the bill is pale pink in colour; juveniles have a grey bill and eyes ... More

blue duck (Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos), known in New Zealand as "Whio" after the whistling call of the male, is one of New Zealand's rarest birds, being confined to remote mountainous white-water streams in the west of South Island and central parts of North Island. It is a small bird around 53 cm (22 in) long. The blue duck is unique to New Zealand, and has no close relatives, being the only species in its genus. More

The blue duck bakery café was started in 1999 in Southampton, NY. Since then, our business has grown in both our retail and wholesale departments. Our new Southold branch opened in October 2008 to a welcoming North Fork community. You will find our top quality products at the finest restaurants, markets and grocers on the South Fork and select North Fork establishments. We appreciate your business and will strive to give you the highest quality baked goods and excellent customer service. More

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Blue Duck Tavern are unique handcrafted wood furnishings that can be found throughout the restaurant including a 29-foot long Windsor bench. The restaurant welcomes guests with an open staff pantry and kitchen, complete with a wood-burning oven, as well as the showpiece custom-designed commercial Molteni range, crafted in France and the first of its kind in Washington, D.C. Handcrafted furnishings and heavy, uncovered wood tables keep the restaurant warm and contemporary, offering a welcoming dining experience. More

restaurants, including Blue Duck Tavern are starting to show a sign of spring. In the article, I talk about rack of lamb from Elysian Fields, which we will soon serve with a mustard glaze and roasted asparagus. Click here to read the article and to obtain the recipe for Blue Duck Tavern's Mustard-Glazed Rack of Lamb with Roasted Spring Asparagus. More

* > Blue Duck Tavern information Blue Duck Tavern = 1201 24th Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 * Ratings and Reviews * Restaurant Profile Make a reservation now Date mm/dd/yyyy Time Party Size Blue Duck Tavern Map More

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The Blue Duck Tavern is truly a unique dining experience. The freshness of the meats and ingredients are spectacular. The service was attentive, pleasing and warm. They allowed me to taste several wines by the glass, which showed a true dedication to customer service and satisfaction. The breads and butter were fresh and excellent. Here was my dining experience: Starter Oven Roasted Bone Marrow creekstone, ks 14 Ramp Butter, Country Bread. More

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Order : Anseriformes
Family : Anatidae
Genus : Hymenolaimus
Species : malacorhynchos
Authority : (Gmelin, 1789)