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.
Read MoreAythya 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.
COMMON POCHARD Aythya ferina Candaba, Pampanga
