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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.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 27, 2012. Captured Mar 18, 2012 15:43 in Wintelresedijk, 5507 Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO900
  • 500mm