Aythya ferina
Medium-sized diving duck
Triangular head shape
Triangular head shape
Male:
Long, dark bill with grey bandReddish-brown head and neck
Black breast and tail
Grey body
Dark bill with pale grey saddle
Red eyes
Grey body
Dark bill with pale grey saddle
Red eyes
Female:
Brown head and body
Dark bill with narrow grey band
Brown head and body
Dark bill with narrow grey band
Listen to it’s call.
Learn more about the Common Pochard.