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Southern Pochard

Southern Pochard

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The Southern Pochard is a medium-sized diving duck found in sub-Saharan Africa and scattered regions of South America. The male is easily recognizable by its reddish-brown head and neck and striking red eyes.
Where to spot
Found in sub-Saharan Africa and scattered regions of South America. It inhabits freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with emergent vegetation and open water areas.
How to spot
Look for them on open water bodies where they often feed by diving. Males have strikingly bright red eyes and a reddish-brown head and neck. Females are duller brown but also have a dark cap and paler cheeks. Observe their diving behavior.
When to spot
Year-round in its native range. Local movements may occur in response to water availability and food resources.
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File:Netta erythrophthalma - Southern Pochard (flock), Tremembé, SP, Brasil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma 241803873.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma 241803896.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma 294725746.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma 342713752.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma Germany01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Netta erythrophthalma brunnea, female, False Bay Nature Reserve, Cape Town.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) (9716887179).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) (9720118692).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) RWD1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many duck species that nest on land, the Southern Pochard often builds a floating nest anchored to emergent vegetation over water, providing a safer environment for its eggs and young.
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