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Common Pochard

Aythya ferina

IUCN Red List status: Vulnerable

IUCN Red List status

Worldwide: 46,489 observations
Group: Birds

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About

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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