In the secluded, reed-ringed lakes of Madagascar, this dark, watchful diver moves across still waters with quiet resolve. It plunges beneath the surface to gather aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates, navigating murky depths with steady strength. What makes it extraordinary is its fragile persistence — once thought lost to time, its survival now mirrors the health of Madagascar’s last remaining freshwater wetlands. A rare silhouette on calm water, yet a living symbol of hope for vanishing habitats.
Madagascar Pochard 👇
