Poachard n. (Written also pocard, pochard) (Zool.) (a)A common European duck (Aythya ferina); called also goldhead, poker, and fresh-water widgeon, or red-headed widgeon.
(b)The American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard.
Red-crested poachard (Zool.), 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.
