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Common Pochard

Aythya ferina
Anatidae Declining

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 the steppe regions of Scandinavia and Siberia, and winters farther south and west.

Summary from Wikipedia

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Sonothèque ADVL · xeno-canto 918474

At a glance

Family
Anatidae
Group
Waterfowl
Conservation status
Declining

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