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Rosy-billed Pochard

Netta peposaca

The Rosy-billed Pochard is a beautiful duck with a bright pink bill! They love to swim in lakes and wetlands, where they find tasty plants and small fish to eat.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Rosy-billed Pochard is a striking duck with a dark body and a unique pale patch on its wing. Males boast a vibrant rosy-red bill with a black tip and a glossy black head, distinctly different from the duller brown females, making them easy to spot.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeGenusNetta
Rosy-billed Pochard
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Rosy-billed Pochard

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even as babies, Rosy-billed Pochard ducklings can swim and find food!

Female Rosy-billed Pochards sometimes lay their eggs in other ducks' nests!

Their name "pochard" comes from an old French word meaning 'to dive'!

They use their strong bills to pull up yummy plants from the lakebed.

Special abilities

Ability

Underwater Explorer

Rosy-billed Pochards can dive deep underwater to find food because of their powerful webbed feet and streamlined bodies.

Ability

Colorful Signal

Male Rosy-billed Pochards have a bright rosy-red bill that helps them attract mates and stand out in their wetland habitat.

Ability

Agile Swimmer

Rosy-billed Pochards can move quickly through water using strong leg muscles and webbed feet to escape predators.

Measurements & details

Length
48-56 cm
Wingspan
70-80 cm
Weight
0.8-1 kg
Lifespan
5-15 years
Top Speed
70 km/h
Clutch Size
6-12
Incubation
27-29 days
Migration Distance
1000 km

Diet & Feeding

These ducks mostly eat aquatic plants and seeds, but also enjoy a snack of insects or small fish!

Primary Foods

  • Aquatic plants
  • Seeds
  • Aquatic insects
  • Small crustaceans

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle

Geranoaetus melanoleucus

Often preys on ducklings and adults.

parasitizes

Silver Teal

Anas versicolor

Females often lay eggs in their nests.

eats

Sago Pondweed

Potamogeton pectinatus

Feeds on seeds and tubers of this plant.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch or feed them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Rosy-billed Pochard?

48-56 cm

What is Rosy-billed Pochard's wingspan?

70-80 cm

How much does Rosy-billed Pochard weigh?

0.8-1 kg

How long does Rosy-billed Pochard live?

5-15 years

How fast can Rosy-billed Pochard move?

70 km/h

What does Rosy-billed Pochard eat?

These ducks mostly eat aquatic plants and seeds, but also enjoy a snack of insects or small fish!

Where is Rosy-billed Pochard usually found?

Wetlands

How does Rosy-billed Pochard hunt?

Foraging

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