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Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufina
46.2043, 6.15303
Field Notes
Description:
The adult male of this diving duck is unmistakable (all photos). It has a black tail and breast, whitish flanks and light brownish back. It shows a conspicuous orange and rounded head, with red bill and red eyes. The female (seen on photo 6) is mainly a pale brown, with a darker back and crown and a whitish face. The eclipse male is like the female.
Habitat:
Red-crested pochards are gregarious birds and small groups are observed regularly on Geneva lake, most often mixed with other waterfowl. Urban environment.
Reference Links:
Red-crested pochard - Wikipedia
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PublishedApril 3, 2018
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