
The Rosy-billed Pochard, alternatively named Rosybill, or Rosybill Pochard
is a duck with a distinctive red bill on males and a slate-colored bill on females. Though classified as a diving duck, this pochard feeds more like a dabbling duck.
The species name ''peposaca'' is derived from a GuaranĂ word for "showy wings", referring to the broad white stripe that is only visible with stretched out wings.
The Rosy-billed Pochard is endemic to South America. It is found in.. more
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
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Uploaded Apr 25, 2012. Captured Mar 18, 2012 15:37 in Wintelresedijk, 5507 Veldhoven, The Netherlands.