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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Rosy-billed Pochard

Netta peposaca

A large South American diving duck characterized by the male's striking swollen red bill and contrasting dark plumage.

What it sounds like

Males emit a soft, wheezy whistle; females produce a harsh, repetitive croak or 'ga-ga-ga' sound.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Bernabe Lopez-Lanus · ArgentinaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

Though taxonomically a diving duck, it frequently feeds by dabbling and tipping like a surface-feeding duck.
The male's vibrant rosy bill features a prominent fleshy knob at the base that intensifies in color during breeding.
It is the most abundant diving duck in South America, often congregating in flocks of several thousand individuals.
Unlike many northern pochards, it lacks a distinct eclipse plumage, maintaining its bright colors throughout the year.
The species exhibits strong flight capabilities, marked by a conspicuous broad white stripe across the primary and secondary feathers.

Habitat

Shallow freshwater marshes, lagoons, and lakes with abundant floating and emergent vegetation.

Range

Southern South America, including Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and southern Brazil.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Red-crested PochardNetta rufina Southern PochardNetta erythrophthalma

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