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Red-crested Pochard

Netta rufina

Photo by Edith
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This bird was spotted on the the Rhine River close to the Rhine Falls, in Switzerland. Don't know the name but sure is beautiful.

Species ID Suggestions

Red-crested Pochard

Netta rufina
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
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Comments (3)
Edith
Thank you Malcolm
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Two very good photographs of a male Red-crested Pochard. Not usually easy to get that close!

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2011

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