Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) in Scandinavia

The Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) is a waterfowl found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A waterbird that feeds on aquatic plants and small animals. It typically occurs in lakes, coasts and wetlands.

In the Nordic countries the Common Pochard is best described as a resident / summer visitor. Its global conservation status is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Common Pochard

  • Common Pochard – song & calls
  • Common Pochard – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Aythya ferina
  • Family: Waterfowl
  • Habitat: Lakes, coasts and wetlands
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident / summer visitor
  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

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