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Porrón de Baer

Aythya baeri

Critically Endangered

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The Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri) is a species in the genus Aythya. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Aythya baeri (Porrón de Baer)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカハジロ

Chinese 青頭潛鴨

Spanish Porrón de Baer

French Fuligule de Baer

German Baermoorente

Portuguese zarro-de-baer

Russian Бэров нырок

Thai เป็ดดำหัวดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Porrón de Baer?

The scientific name of Porrón de Baer is Aythya baeri. It belongs to the genus Aythya.

What is the conservation status of Porrón de Baer?

Porrón de Baer (Aythya baeri) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Porrón de Baer live?

Porrón de Baer is found in Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

What family does Porrón de Baer belong to?

Porrón de Baer (Aythya baeri) belongs to the genus Aythya, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Porrón de Baer endangered?

Yes, Porrón de Baer (Aythya baeri) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Porrón de Baer belong to?

Porrón de Baer (Aythya baeri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Porrón de Baer?

The closest relatives of Porrón de Baer in the genus Aythya include Pato boludo-mayor, Pato boludo-menor, Pato cabeza roja, Pato coacoxtle, Pato pico anillado.