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Europe
Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
About this species
Bird-watchers in Europe often spot the Common Pochard in wetland settings. This Anatidae species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
The Common Pochard is part of the order Anseriformes and the Anatidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Anatidae family and Anseriformes order.