About the Ferruginous Duck
The ferruginous duck, also known as the ferruginous pochard, common white-eye or white-eyed pochard, is a medium-sized diving duck native to the Palearctic. The scientific name is derived from the Ancient Greek word, αἴθυιᾰ, an unknown seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and the Russian word, нырок, the Russian word for pochard, which occurs in the bird's Russian common name.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya nyroca |
| Species Codes | ferduc, FEDU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ferruginous Duck belong to?
The Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ferruginous Duck?
The Ferruginous Duck is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ferruginous Duck?
The ferruginous duck, also known as the ferruginous pochard, common white-eye or white-eyed pochard, is a medium-sized diving duck native to the Palearctic. The scientific name is derived from the Ancient Greek word, αἴθυιᾰ, an unknown seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, ...
Where can I report a Ferruginous Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Ferruginous Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ferduc, or on iNaturalist.
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