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Red-crested Pochard

(engl: Red-crested Pochard)

Unique colour choice

The Red-crested Pochard is the only diving duck with a red beak and red feet. Male animals can be recognised by their red head.

An egg seldom comes alone?

Females often lay their eggs in a common nest. Sometimes the nest is so overcrowded that the eggs cannot be incubated.

Kolbenente: Foto: Helmut Mägdefrau

Verbreitungsgebiet: Kolbenente

Scientific Surname	Netta rufina
Order	Geese Birds
Family	Anatidae
Size	45-55 cm
Weight	800-1500 g
Reproduction	breeding period: 4 weeks, 8-12 eggs
Distribution	Europe
Habitat	lakes, lagoons
Food	aquatic plant, Seaweeds
Livestock	rare

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