Southern Pochard

Netta erythrophthalma

The Southern Pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) is a medium-sized diving duck found in South America. It has a distinctive red eye and a black-tipped blue bill. The male has a chestnut head and neck, while the female is predominantly brown. This species is often found in freshwater habitats such as lakes, marshes, and lagoons. Southern Pochards are known for their diving and dabbling feeding behaviors, consuming aquatic plants and invertebrates. They are considered to be of Least Concern by the IUCN, with stable populations across their range.

Habitat: Freshwater lakes, marshes, lagoons