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The ferruginous duck, also ferruginous pochard is a medium-sized diving duck from Eurasia. 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.

Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Jivko Nakev

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Uploaded Apr 29, 2018. Captured Apr 8, 2018 07:01 in E87, 8002 Burgas, Bulgaria.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO640
  • 560mm