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Common Pochard

COMMON POCHARD
Aythya ferina
Family Aythyinae

460 mm (18")
Rare/ Migrant

Bird # 347 - December 2011

Smaller than a Philippine Duck and larger than a Tufted Duck.  It measures 460 mm (18") in length. It is considered a rare visitor to the Philippines. We saw one individual in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

The Kennedy guide said they are found together with other diving ducks. We found this to be our experience in Laoag.

The coloration, shape of the head and the pale subterminal band on the bill helped us make the ID.
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COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
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COMMON POCHARD Aythya ferina Candaba, Pampanga

tufted duckcommon pochard

  • COMMON POCHARD with a Wandering Whistling Duck
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Candaba, Pampanga
  • COMMON POCHARD, female
<i>Aythya ferina</i>
Laoag, Ilocos Norte

The individual on the right.
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