About the Red-crested Pochard
The red-crested pochard is a large diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek Netta "duck", and Latin rufina, "golden-red". Its breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes in southern Europe and it extends from the steppe and semi-desert areas on the Black Sea to Central Asia and Mongolia, wintering in the Indian subcontinent and Africa. It is somewhat migratory, and northern birds winter further south into north Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Netta rufina |
| Species Codes | recpoc, RCPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crested Pochard belong to?
The Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Red-crested Pochard?
The red-crested pochard is a large diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek Netta \"duck\", and Latin rufina, \"golden-red\". Its breeding habitat is lowland marshes and lakes in southern Europe and it extends from the steppe and semi-desert areas on the Black Sea to Central Asia and Mongo...
Where can I report a Red-crested Pochard sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crested Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recpoc, or on iNaturalist.
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