Baer’s pochard  (Aythya baeri)

Description

Ducks belonging to the genus Aythya are diving ducks. Baer’s pochard has a dark grey to black head, neck and back, with light brownish-red and white sides. The head can be seen to have a dark green sheen on it in sunlight, and at all times the white eyes contrast strongly with the surrounding feathers. A white band on the upper wing can be seen in flight, but not when the wings are folded at rest. Females can be distinguished from males by the greater difference in colour between the head and the brown breast, and also by the more domed head. Juveniles look most similar to females except for a light brown head (2).

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