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A pochard is any of various diving ducks
found in Europe and North America, especially
the genus Aythya. The male common pochard
Aythya ferina has a red head, black breast,
whitish body and wings with black markings,
and is about 45cm (1½ft) long. The female is
greyish brown, with greyish white below.
See also DUCK, BIRD.
Subject by: Vince Pike