About the Southern Pochard
The southern pochard is a species of duck, and a member of the genus Netta. There are two subspecies, the South American (southern) pochard N. e. erythrophthalma and the African (southern) pochard N. e. brunnea.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Netta erythrophthalma |
| Species Codes | soupoc1, SOPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Pochard belong to?
The Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Pochard?
The southern pochard is a species of duck, and a member of the genus Netta. There are two subspecies, the South American (southern) pochard N. e. erythrophthalma and the African (southern) pochard N. e. brunnea....
Where can I report a Southern Pochard sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soupoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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