red-crested pochard

The red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) is an Old World duck. Male red-crested pochards are characterized by a chestnut head with a prominent crest, a red bill and feet, and a white speculum on their wings.1

Pochards, in general, are diving ducks known for their round bodies and large heads. They typically dive with closed wings to feed on aquatic plants. While most pochards lack a metallic wing mark, many species display white in their wings. Males are often black or gray with red heads, while females are plain brown. The red-crested pochard is a species found in inland waters, and it is considered more southerly than some other pochard species.2