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Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufina
46.4589, 6.84142
Field Notes
Description:
A male red-crested Pochard, recognizable with his round orange head, red bill and black breast.
Habitat:
Lowland marshes and lakes in southern Europe and southern and central Asia. This one was spotted in a small harbour along lake Geneva, amongst other duck species and swans.
Notes:
Droplets of water show how well its feathers are working as a water repellent. An excellent diver as shown on the 4th shot! Spotted locally near my home for Earth Week 2011
Reference Links:
Red-crested Pochard
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 27, 2011
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