Sighting report of critically endangered Baer’s Pochard Athya baeri (Radde, 1863) from Champhai, Mizoram, India

Lawmsangzuala Chhangte, Rochamliana, Lalnunthara, RE Remruata, C Vanlalrema, Zakhuma Don, Lalnunsiama, Lalnuntluanga, HT Hnamtinkhuma, PC Lalramtiama, Thangkima Renthlei, Zarzoliana, C. Lallawmkima, Ramsiamliana, Vohbika Don, Vanlalhruaizela, Laldingzela Ralte, Lalawmawia Sailo

Science Vision 26 (1), 1-2 | Published on 11 June 2026 | https://doi.org/10.33493/scivis.26.01.01

Abstract

In this paper we report the first confirmed sighting of Baer’s Pochard Aythya baeri (Radde, 1863) from Mizoram. Baer’s Pochard belongs to the family Anatidae and is reported from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Japan, China, Mongolia, Hongkong, South Korea, North Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Russia, Pakistan, Phillipines, Thailand and Vietnam. In Mizoram, this is the only sighting report and photographic record for this species; details of sightings and habitat are discussed.

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