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Red-crested Pochard

Netta rufina

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Field Notes

Description:

Not a common UK bird but it is thought that some have escaped from captivity while others may have crossed from the continent. The main European populations are in Southern Spain.

Habitat:

Lake

Reference Links:

The RSPB: Red-crested pochard

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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