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Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina |
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Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina |
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The male Red-crested Pochard in breeding plumage is a striking-looking drake, particularly when he raises his red crest. This handsome diving duck comes mainly from Southern Europe and Asia. |
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His bright red eyes match his scarlet bill |
In some light he has a metallic green sheen on his black rump |
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Hobbies include diving . . . |
. . . and flying |
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. . . and synchronised grooming (with Wigeon above) |
The female Red-crested Pochard, as most female ducks, is much plainer. She has one dress for all seasons, distinctive white cheeks and a black bill tipped with pink lipstick. |
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Female with pink-tipped bill and brown eyes |
or sometimes horn-coloured bill tip |
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The drake looks quite untidy during transition to eclipse plumage |
His eclipse (non-breeding) plumage looks similar to the female, but the fully red bill and red eyes are a giveaway |
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Pair of Red-crested Pochards |
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| Red-crested Pochard ducklings (and more adults) |