Common Shelduck vs Pochard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Common Shelduck
0.67 m
Human
1.75 m
Pochard
0.49 m
| Common Shelduck | Pochard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.85–1.45 kg | 0.7–1.3 kg |
| Length | 58–67 cm | 42–49 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.1–1.33 m | 67–75 cm |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–20 yrs | 5–10 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 25 days |
| Offspring | 8–12 | 6–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Wetland, Lake, Farmland, Grassland | Wetland, Lake, River, Coast |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Anatidae | Anatidae |
| Order | Anseriformes | Anseriformes |