Common Pochard
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Scientific name | Aythya ferina |
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Mass | 820 g |
Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Diving ducks |
Family | Anatidae |
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ID | 2221715 |
About Common Pochard
The common pochard is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin ferina, "wild game", from ferus, "wild".