Common pochard

Common pochard

Bright reddish-brown plumage.

Characteristics

A reddish-brown duck with a bright male head. The iris is brighter red than the feathers. Black from throat to chest. Females are brown from head to chest. The back of the body is gray and the belly is pale. The beak is lead-colored with a whitish band running down the middle.

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Ecology

In winter, they migrate to rivers, lakes, and estuaries. It eats plant seeds and insects. When taking off, make a run-up on the surface of the water before taking off.

Habitat

It was swimming alone between Tufted Ducks in a pool on the left bank of the Tama River. I spent my time relaxing by grooming the feathers on my chest. No other individuals were found.

Pictures

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Picture of Common pochard1|The head is bright reddish brown.
The head is bright reddish brown.
Picture of Common pochard2|A whitish band runs along the beak.
A whitish band runs along the beak.
Picture of Common pochard3|The body is gray.
The body is gray.
Picture of Common pochard4|Swimming with a tufted duck.
Swimming with a tufted duck.
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