Wildlife Colouring Sheet: Red Crested Pochard

The red crested pochard is an aquatic bird that might be seen diving along surface of lakes and reservoirs across India. The male is striking (seen here), with an unmistakable rusty-orange head, long red bill, and black breast, while the females are duller in comparison. Discover all you need to know these diving ducks and other aquatic birds that can be spotted in large lakes like the Oxbow Lake of Purbasthali.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT COLOURING SHEET. This sheet can be used by adults and children alike.

If you’re using this colouring sheet as a teaching resource or an activity with your young one, here are some other resources that might help.

1. Read Ranjit Lal’s story on pelicans — gawky, grand and graceful waterbirds
2. Discover simple, fun ways in which children and adults alike can learn from nature in our backyards and terraces.
3. Watch great crested grebes build a nest in Menar Lake, Rajasthan.
4. Explore urban biodiversity in your backyard with some tips on balcony birding.