Red-crested Pochard

This duck from the anatidae family is a remarkable diver with contrasting colors. Males and females are different. The male has a bright reddish head with a yellow underside. The neck, breast and belly are black. White flanks contrast with the dark brown back. A white band crosses the shoulder. The beak is red, the legs red-orange. The female is more discreet: brown top of head, grayish-white cheeks, brown back, lighter underside. Originating from Europe, they live on lakes or bodies of water, ponds. They feed mainly on aquatic plants and to a lesser extent on invertebrates and small fish.