Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
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A compact sea duck (~550 g) in family Anatidae, males strikingly patterned in slate-blue with chestnut and white markings. Breeds along fast-flowing mountain streams in North America, Greenland, and Iceland; winters on rocky surf-swept coastlines. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates. Least Concern with stable populations across its range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 38,8 cm | 15.3 in |
| Poids | 553,0 g | 19.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male is slate-blue with bold white crescent before eye, white spots and streaks on head, neck, and scapulars, and rich chestnut flanks. Female is dark sooty-brown with three white facial patches.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Breeds on fast-flowing rivers in Iceland, Greenland, and northern North America. Winters along rocky Pacific and Atlantic coasts south to California.
Diet & Feeding
Forages in fast-flowing streams for aquatic insect larvae, amphipods, and small fish. Dives and clings to rocks in turbulent water.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-29 days. Fledging: 42-70 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-9
Son
Chant
Male gives a squeaky, mouse-like squeal; female produces a guttural, grunting call. The male's bizarre, high-pitched squealing call is completely unexpected in such a compact seaduck.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Histrionicus |
| Espèces | Histrionicus histrionicus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family