Southern Pochard
Southern Pochard
100
1 week ago
door
Henk Spuijbroek
Points:
100
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.
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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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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- 1 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago door Henk Spuijbroek
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