Abstract
The occurrence of musk ducks (Biziura) as fossils in New Zealand is reviewed and updated. Twenty-four bones from at least 7 individuals, and 67 elements from a single skeleton are known. Morphological differences between the fossils and the extant Australian B. Iobata support continued distinction of the New Zealand form as the separate species B. delautouri.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 19-28 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Notornis |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biziura delautouri
- Morphology
- New Zealand musk duck