Rosybill Pochard

(Rosy-billed Pochard, Rosybill)

Netta peposaca

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Drake Rosybill Pochard from South America with red eye, massive black-tipped red bill and, in sunlight, purple head.

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Although both from South America, the Rosybill Pochard and Chiloe Wigeon make an unlikely couple

 

The bill has a face-shield

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Rosybill Pochard pair

 
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The female Rosybill Pochard has a lesser version of the raised face-shield on her beak

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Both genders have white rumps

 

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His grey flanks and black upper back are "vermiculated" (made up of very fine grey/white or black/grey wavy lines)

 

     
Shelduck    

Comparison to bill of Shelduck