Rosy-billed Pochard
Netta peposaca
- Family
- Ducks, Swans, and Geese (Anatidae)
- Order
- Anseriformes
Overview
The rosy-billed pochard (Netta peposaca), alternatively named rosybill or rosybill pochard, is a member of family Anatidae. Though classified as a diving duck, this pochard feeds more like a dabbling duck feeding on seeds roots, sedges, aquatic plants and other grasses. Netta is Ancient Greek for "duck" and peposaca is a transcription of the Guaraní name of this species which means "showy wings", referring to the broad white stripe that is only visible with stretched out wings. Male characteristic features include a bright red bill with a rounded knob at the base.
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Range and habitat
Lowlands of southeastern Brazil to southern Argentina and Chile.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rosy-billed pochard
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
