Baer's Pochard
Aythya baeri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aythya-baeri"></birdfyi-bird>The Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.4 cm and a weight of 707.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
A medium-sized diving duck. Males have a glossy green-black head, chestnut breast, and white flanks; females are brown. Critically Endangered; one of the fastest declining ducks in Asia. Breeds in eastern Siberia; winters in eastern China and Southeast Asia. Threatened by hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.4 cm | 15.9 in |
| Weight | 707.25 g | 24.95 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Males have dark glossy greenish-black head; chestnut breast; white flanks and undertail. White eye. Females brown with chestnut breast and pale face patch. White wing stripe in flight. Critically endangered East Asian species.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on lakes and rivers in boreal forests of eastern Siberia and northeastern China. Winters on freshwater lakes and wetlands in eastern and southeastern Asia. Critically Endangered; tiny remaining population.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days.
Clutch Size
6-13
Sound
Song
Male gives a low, grating wheeze; female produces a harsh quacking series. Calls resemble Tufted Duck but slightly softer; among the rarest duck calls in East Asia due to its extreme decline.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Family | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Aythya |
| Species | Aythya baeri |
Distribution
Baer's Pochard has been recorded in 6 countries.
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