Ferruginous Duck

Teesta Barrage is a true haven for birdwatchers, with near-threatened species like the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca) a common sight.

 

 

The ferruginous duck, also ferruginous pochard, common white-eye or white-eyed pochard is a medium-sized diving duck from Eurosiberia.

 

The scientific name is derived from Greek aithuia an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and nyrok, the Russian name for a duck.

 

Scientific name: Aythya nyroca

Family: Anatidae

Order: Anseriformes

 

(Wikipedia)

 

Gears :

Nikon D750

200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

ƒ/5.6

500.0 mm

1/500

400

 

Taken on February 25, 2016

( 5 years back )

 

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