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Common Pochard

Aythya ferina

Near Threatened

About

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Aythya ferina (Common Pochard)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホシハジロ

Chinese 紅頭潛鴨

Spanish Porrón europeo

French fuligule milouin

German Tafelente

Portuguese zarro

Russian Красноголовый нырок

Arabic البط كستنائي الرأس

Thai เป็ดโปช้าดหลังขาว

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Baer's Pochard

Aythya baeri

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Pochard?

The scientific name of Common Pochard is Aythya ferina. It belongs to the genus Aythya.

What is the conservation status of Common Pochard?

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Pochard live?

Common Pochard is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Common Pochard belong to?

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) belongs to the genus Aythya, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Common Pochard belong to?

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Pochard?

The closest relatives of Common Pochard in the genus Aythya include Baer's Pochard, Canvasback, Ferruginous Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup.