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Common Name

Red Crested Pochard Duck

Alternate Names

Common Type

Duck

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Netta

Species

rufina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Captive Photographed, Britain

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Migratory

Preferred Habitat

Lowland marshes and lakes.

Distribution and Range

Breeds in Southern Europe & western Asia and winters in India and northern Africa.

Food

Dive or dabble for aquatic plants.

Captive Photographed

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Field Notes:

The birds' status in the British Isles is much confused because there have been many escapes and deliberate releases over the years, as well as natural visitors from the continent. It is most likely they are escapees that are now breeding wild and have built up a successful feral population

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