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Southern Pochard
Bruineend · Netta erythrophthalma
A diving duck that swims low and slips underwater to feed on water plants. The male is dark brown to black with striking red eyes and a bluish bill, while the female is plainer brown with a white facial crescent. It favours deeper open water, so look for it well out on bigger dams.
Log your Southern Pochard sighting — free →How to identify it
A dark diving duck; the male is blackish with glowing red eyes, the female brown with a pale crescent on the face.
Where to see it in Kruger
Prefers deeper, open dams and large pans where it can dive for food.
Did you know
The male's eyes shine ruby-red, which is hidden in its scientific name meaning 'red-eyed'.
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