Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to the Ferruginous Duck include habitat loss and degradation due to wetland drainage and pollution, as well as hunting. While specific recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting and restoring wetland habitats. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness of these birds and their fragile environments, and by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect these areas.
The ferruginous duck, also known as the ferruginous pochard, common white-eye or white-eyed pochard, is a medium-sized diving duck native to the Palearctic. The scientific name is derived from the Ancient Greek word, αἴθυιᾰ, an unknown seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and the Russian word, нырок, the Russian word for pochard, which occurs in the bird's Russian common name.
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