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Common Pochard

Photo: Erik Eckstein · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC

Birds

Common Pochard

Aythya ferina

Observations in the area
4
Last sighting
21 September 2024
Category
Birds
Conservation status (IUCN)
VU · Vulnerable
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The species

The common pochard /ˈpɒtʃərd/ (Aythya ferina) is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin ferina, "wild game", from ferus, "wild".

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Where it has been observed

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