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Critically Endangered

Waterbirds

Baer’s Pochard

Aythya baeri

Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Europe & Northern Asia.

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The Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 681 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Anseriformes
Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
Genus Aythya
Species baeri

Where it lives

Southeastern Siberia and northern China

Europe & Northern Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 681 g
Diet: Aquatic plant-eaters
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Baer’s Pochard feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Behaviour

A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.

Migration

The Baer’s Pochard is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

The Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL se Siberia and n China.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 681 g, with a wing length of about 20.2 cm and a tail of around 5.8 cm.

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2.3 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Baer’s Pochard?

The Baer’s Pochard is a large bird that weighs around 681 g.

Where does the Baer’s Pochard live?

The Baer’s Pochard is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL se Siberia and n China, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Baer’s Pochard belong to?

The Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

What does the Baer’s Pochard eat?

The Baer’s Pochard feeds mainly on aquatic plants and algae.

Does the Baer’s Pochard migrate?

The Baer’s Pochard is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

Is the Baer’s Pochard endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

How large is the Baer’s Pochard's range?

The Baer’s Pochard has a mapped global range of about 2.3 million km².