Common pochard mainly due to urbanization of the natural habitats and their transformation, as well as due to overhunting. The pochard is one of the species to which the "Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds" (AEWA) applies. Common pochard The common pochard (; "Aythya ferina") is a medium-sized diving duck. The scientific name is derived from Greek " aithuia" an unidentified seabird mentioned by authors including Hesychius and Aristotle, and Latin "ferina", "wild game", from "ferus", "wild". The adult male has a long dark bill with a grey band, a red head and neck, a black breast, red eyes and
Fitcher's Bird Fitcher's Bird "Fitcher's Bird" (German: "Fitchers Vogel") is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 46. It is Aarne-Thompson type 311, the heroine rescues herself and her sisters. Another tale of this type is "How the Devil Married Three Sisters". The Brothers Grimm noted its close similarity to the Norwegian "The Old Dame and Her Hen", also grouped in this tale type. The tale also features the motifs of the "Forbidden chamber" and a bloodied item that betrays the bride peeking in that chamber against strict orders, and as such bears resemblance to the "Bluebeard" type