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BAER'S POCHARD (Aythya baeri)

©Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (Slimbridge April 2011)

The Baer’s Pochard is a diving duck and is a close relative of the ferruginous duck.

The Baer’s Pochard numbers are decreasing due to hunting and habitat destruction, consequently its conservation status is currently at critically endangered.

Conservation Status


Size
410mm to 460mm (16" to 18")

Appearance - Male
The male Baer’s Pochard has a Black/Green head, White eyes, Grey/Blue bill with a Black tip, Brown breast, Dark Brown upperparts, wings and tail and White belly. It has a White vent and its speculum is White with Black tips. Its feet and legs are Grey.

Appearance - Female
The female is similar to the male except it is overall duller and has a Brown head and dark eyes.

Habitat
Densely vegetated coastal Wetlands, Lakes, Ponds and Reservoirs.

Diet
Aquatic Insects and Plants, Molluscs, Shrimps, Fish, Seeds and Plants.

Breeding Time
Mid May to July.

Nest
Nests in dense grass or flooded meadows.

Eggs
Quantity: 9 to 15
Colour: Yellowish.







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PHOTOGRAPHS

Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2013) - pic by Nigel Key
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Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge May 2012) - pic by Nigel Key
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Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge March 2011) - pic by Nigel Key Baer's Pochard (WWT Slimbridge April 2011) - pic by Nigel Key
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Related Links:-


Ferruginous Duck - www.slim-bridge.co.uk

Diving Ducks - www.slim-bridge.co.uk


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LOCATION

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Breeding Habitat - Amur Basin
Amur Basin in Manchurin and surrounding North and West areas.
Winter Habitat or Migration Area
Winters in Korea, East China, Thailand, Burma, Assam and Bengal.


WWT Slimbridge Location - Baer's Pochard
South America ZoneZone - WWT Slimbridge
© Nigel Key South America Zone (WWT Slimbridge September 2012)


The Baer's Pochard is found in the South America Zone.

South America Zone (WWT Slimbridge)
South America Zone.
Where can I find this location?
To locate the South America Zone and places of interest at Slimbridge Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W.W.T.), please click the above image for a map.

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American Wood Duck
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Ashy-Headed Goose
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