Ferruginous duck
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The ferruginous duck, also known as the ferruginous pochard, common white-eye or white-eyed pochard, is a medium-sized diving duck native to the Palearctic. The scientific name is derived from the Anc
Aythya nyroca at Martin Mere 1
Ferruginous Pochard female RWD
Male
Ferruginous ducks
Common pochard
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The common pochard, known simply as pochard in the United Kingdom, is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae. It is widespread across the Palearctic. It breeds primarily in Scandinavia and
Ferruginous duck
…social than other Aythya species but where common it can form large flocks in winter, often mixed with other diving ducks, such as tufted ducks and common pochards. Form pairs from January onwards and during courtship the male often curls his tail so that it dips into the water forming a triangular white patch of…
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Aythya ferina, Krasnodar, Russia
Eggs from the collection of the Museum of Toulouse
Common pochards are strong fliers, capable of reaching speeds of 22–24 m/s (49–54 mph).