Pochard
Pochard
| Irish Name: | Póiseard cíordhearg |
| Scientific name: | Aythya ferina |
| Bird Family: | Ducks |
The Pochard is a rare summer visitor and a widespread winter migrant, mostly seen between October and February.
Identification
Medium-sized duck. Males have a chestnut head and neck, black breast, grey flanks, and black rump. Females are duller grey-brown with a chestnut or pale brown breast, a pale loral patch, an eye ring, and a line behind the eye.
More details can be found at https://birdwatchireland.ie/birds/pochard/.