Red-crested Pochard
Red-crested Pochard (<em>Netta rufina</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).
Overview
Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans). A striking diving duck with a rounded orange-red head and red bill in males; an elegant swimmer of lowland lakes; feeds by dabbling and diving on plants and invertebrates.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Netta; binomial: Netta rufina; authority: (Pallas, 1773). Typical size: 45-54cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: n Africa and s Asia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
