Red-crested Pochard
BIRDING ARAGÓNRed-crested Pochard
Netta rufina
ES: Pato colorado
Description
L: 53-57cm; W: 85-90cm;
Anatidae linked to large wetlands with abundant marshy vegetation. Male with reddish-brown head; breast and rear of body black; flanks white; chestnut wings with a white band; red beak. Light brown female; upper part of head chestnut, lower part white; pinkish gray beak. Juveniles: Patterned similar to female but with narrow tail feathers; narrow greater coverts with rounded tips; dark gray bill; light brown iris
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Resident.
- Optimal Season: Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Not threatened
- Hábitat: Wetlands
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Monegros; Bajo Cinca; Cinco Villas; Bajo Aragón; Caspe; Campo de Daroca y Jiloca; Comunidad de Teruel
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
CUENCA DE GALLOCANTA. LAGUNA DE SARIÑENA Y BALSA DE LA ESTACIÓN
