Pochard

Aythya ferina

In winter and spring, male Pochards have bright reddish-brown heads, black breasts and tails, and light grey bodies. The females are brown, with greyish bodies and light cheeks. Pochards dive to search for molluscs and insects in the mud. After foraging on the silty bottom, they may have mud on their faces. They also consume plants, seeds, and small fish.

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