Rosybill Pochard
(Rosy-billed Pochard, Rosybill)
Netta peposaca
Drake Rosybill Pochard from South America with red eye, massive black-tipped red bill and, in sunlight, purple head.
Although both from South America, the Rosybill Pochard and Chiloe Wigeon make an unlikely couple
The bill has a face-shield
Rosybill Pochard pair
The female Rosybill Pochard has a lesser version of the raised face-shield on her beak
Both genders have white rumps
His grey flanks and black upper back are "vermiculated" (made up of very fine grey/white or black/grey wavy lines)
Comparison to bill of Shelduck