Poachard
Poachard (pōch"ẽrd) , noun
[From Poach to stab.]
(a)
(Zoology) A common European duck (Aythya ferina); -- called also goldhead, poker, and fresh-water widgeon, or red-headed widgeon.
(b)
(Zoology) The American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard.
Collocations (3)
Red-crested poachard (Zoology) , an Old World duck (Branta rufina).
Scaup poachard , the scaup duck.
Tufted poachard , a scaup duck (Aythya cristata, or Fuligula cristata), native of Europe and Asia.