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Photo of Common Pochard (Aythya ferina)

Common Pochard

Aythya ferina

The common pochard (; Aythya ferina) is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin ferina, "wild game", from ferus, "wild".

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