Rosy-billed Pochard

Netta peposaca · Species of bird
Order
Anseriformes
Codes
robpoc1, RBPO

About the Rosy-billed Pochard

The rosy-billed pochard, alternatively named rosybill or rosybill pochard, is a member of family Anatidae. Though classified as a diving duck, this pochard feeds more like a dabbling duck feeding on seeds roots, sedges, aquatic plants and other grasses. Netta is Ancient Greek for "duck" and peposaca is a transcription of the Guaraní name of this species which means "showy wings", referring to the broad white stripe that is only visible with stretched out wings. Male characteristic features include a bright red bill with a rounded knob at the base.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAnseriformes
FamilyDucks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae)
SpeciesNetta peposaca
Species Codesrobpoc1, RBPO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rosy-billed Pochard belong to?

The Rosy-billed Pochard (Netta peposaca) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.

How can I identify the Rosy-billed Pochard?

The rosy-billed pochard, alternatively named rosybill or rosybill pochard, is a member of family Anatidae. Though classified as a diving duck, this pochard feeds more like a dabbling duck feeding on seeds roots, sedges, aquatic plants and other grasses. Netta is Ancient Greek for \"duck\" and peposaca...

Where can I report a Rosy-billed Pochard sighting?

You can log sightings of Rosy-billed Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code robpoc1, or on iNaturalist.