Common pochard

The common pochard is a medium-sized duck that loves to dive underwater for food. It breeds in northern Europe and Siberia, then flies south for the winter. Unlike many ducks, it spends more time diving than dabbling at the surface.

• Dives underwater to find plants and small animals to eat.
• Nests in northern regions but migrates south when lakes freeze.
• Males have striking chestnut heads and gray bodies during breeding season.