Northern shoveler
Eurasian wigeon
The common pochard 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”.
Scientific name: Aythya ferina
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)
Mass: 820 g
Higher classification: Diving ducks
Rank: Species
Family: Anatidae
