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	Redhead (WWT Slimbridge May 2012)
	Pochard (WWT Slimbridge October 2008)

To aid identification we shall compare various significant parts of the wildfowl:-

The Head, Beak & Eyes

Redhead	Pochard
The Redhead has Yellow eyes.
The Pochard has Red eyes and Dark Grey at the base of the Beak.

The Breast & Body

Redhead	Pochard
The breast and body are similar.

The Legs & Feet

Redhead	Pochard
The Legs and feet are similar.

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Distinguishing Characteristics
Redhead
	The Redhead has Yellow eyes.
Pochard
	The Pochard has Red eyes.

Now that we have identified the geese, where can we find them at WWT Slimbridge?

They can be found in the following Zones: -

Redhead. - Eider Lake.

Pochard. - Back From The Brink Zone.



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Redhead / Pochard

Ring-Necked Duck / Tufted Duck

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