Common Pochard

Aythya ferina

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

CPOC

Code 6

AYTFER

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Red.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Red-brown
Forehead Color: Red-brown
Nape Color: Red-brown
Throat Color: Red-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 42-58 cm (16.5-23 in)
Weight: 816 g (28.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: Pale Gray
Upperparts: Pale gray with fine black barring.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 74-89 cm (29-35 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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