
The ferruginous duck, also ferruginous pochard is a medium-sized diving duck from Eurasia. The scientific name is derived from Greek " aithuia" an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and "nyrok", the Russian name for a duck.
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
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Uploaded Sep 6, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2014 09:30 in P5016, Morocco.