Brown teal swimming, Great Barrier Island
Brown Teal, or pateke, is a small dabbling duck species endemic to New Zealand.
They were distributed throughout the lowland freshwater wetlands, forests, and historically the Chatham Islands.
Did you know the pateke is New Zealand's rarest waterfowl species on the mainland? Learn more facts about this endangered species.
Habitat loss, the introduction of predators and a combination of other factors have all had a negative impact on pateke populations.
The pateke recovery plan focuses on predator control, habitat restoration, captive breeding and raising public awareness about pateke.
You can assist us with the recovery of pateke by reporting all sightings and helping remove or reduce threats to this endangered species.
Great Barrier Island is home to one of the few populations of brown teal or pateke in the country. This video is about a ranger and her dog who protect pateke.
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