About the Baer's Pochard
Baer's pochard is a diving duck found in eastern Asia. It is a resident bird in North and Central China, and formerly bred in southeast Russia and Northeast China, migrating in winter to southern China, Vietnam, Japan, and India. Baer's pochard is a monotypic species. The holotype was collected in middle Amur.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya baeri |
| Species Codes | baepoc1, BAPO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baer's Pochard belong to?
The Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Baer's Pochard?
The Baer's Pochard is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Baer's Pochard?
Baer's pochard is a diving duck found in eastern Asia. It is a resident bird in North and Central China, and formerly bred in southeast Russia and Northeast China, migrating in winter to southern China, Vietnam, Japan, and India. Baer's pochard is a monotypic species. The holotype was collected in m...
Where can I report a Baer's Pochard sighting?
You can log sightings of Baer's Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baepoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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