Rosy-billed Pochard
NameRosy-billed Pochard
Common NameRosy-billed Pochard
Scientific NameNetta peposaca
FamilyAnatidae
Wingspan (cm)72
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, neck, and chest, a dark back, and pale grey flanks. The most distinctive feature is the bright red bill with a prominent knob at the base, tipped with black. Females are duller, mostly brownish with a greyish bill and a pale patch at the base of the bill.
Vocalization / CallMales are generally quiet, producing soft whistles or grunts during courtship. Females have a harsher, quacking 'rraah' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and central Chile. Some populations are migratory.
Identifying FeaturesBright red bill with knob (male), Glossy black head and chest (male), Pale grey flanks (male), White undertail patch
Description
The Rosy-billed Pochard is a medium-sized diving duck, with males distinguished by their striking red bill and black head. They are often found in freshwater wetlands, feeding on aquatic vegetation and invertebrates.
