About the Common Pochard
The common pochard, known simply as pochard in the United Kingdom, is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae. It is widespread across the Palearctic. It breeds primarily in the steppe regions of Scandinavia and Siberia, and winters farther south and west.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya ferina |
| Species Codes | compoc, COMP, COPO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Pochard belong to?
The Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Common Pochard?
The Common Pochard is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Common Pochard?
The common pochard, known simply as pochard in the United Kingdom, is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae. It is widespread across the Palearctic. It breeds primarily in the steppe regions of Scandinavia and Siberia, and winters farther south and west....
Where can I report a Common Pochard sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code compoc, or on iNaturalist.
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