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REDHEAD v's POCHARD
Redhead
(WWT Slimbridge May 2012)
Pochard
(WWT Slimbridge October 2008)
WILDFOWL COMPARISON
To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-
The Head, Beak & Eyes
Redhead
Pochard
The Redhead has Yellow eyes.
The Pochard has Red eyes and Dark Grey at the base of the Beak.
The Breast & Body
Redhead
Pochard
The breast and body are similar.
The Legs & Feet
Redhead
Pochard
The Legs and feet are similar.
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OVERVIEW
Distinguishing Characteristics
Redhead
The Redhead has Yellow eyes.
Pochard
The Pochard has Red eyes.
Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge
?
They can be found in the following Zones: -
Redhead. -
Tundra Zone
.
Pochard. -
Back From The Brink Zone
.
Related Links
:-
Barnacle Gooose / Canada Goose
Bean Goose / Greylag Goose
Ferruginous Duck / Southern Pochard
Lesser Scaup / Greater Scaup
Lesser / Greater White-Fronted Goose
Magpie Goose / Spur-Winged Goose
Redhead / Pochard
Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck
Ross's Goose / Snow Goose
Red-Billed Teal / White-Cheeked Pintail
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for details.