aythya ferina (Meaning)
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aythya ferina (n)
heavy-bodied Old World diving duck having a grey-and-black body and reddish head
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aythya ferina Sentence Examples
- Aythya ferina, commonly known as the common pochard, is a diving duck species belonging to the family Anatidae.
- Aythya ferina breeds in temperate Eurasia and winters in Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia.
- Male Aythya ferina have a chestnut-colored head and neck, with black underparts and a white patch on the belly.
- Female Aythya ferina have a brown head and neck, with a white face patch and a dark bill.
- Aythya ferina feed primarily on aquatic plants, insects, and small fish.
- Aythya ferina are social birds and often form large flocks during migration and wintering.
- Aythya ferina nest in dense vegetation near water bodies and lay 6-12 eggs per clutch.
- Aythya ferina are vulnerable to habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect Aythya ferina and their habitats.
- Aythya ferina is an important species in the aquatic ecosystem, contributing to nutrient cycling and seed dispersal.
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heavy-bodied Old World diving duck having a grey-and-black body and reddish head
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Aythya ferina, commonly known as the common pochard, is a diving duck species belonging to the family Anatidae.
Aythya ferina breeds in temperate Eurasia and winters in Africa, southern Europe, and South Asia.
Male Aythya ferina have a chestnut-colored head and neck, with black underparts and a white patch on the belly.
Female Aythya ferina have a brown head and neck, with a white face patch and a dark bill.
