Summary ³

L 16.5” Wt. 1.3lb
Description: A small duck with a rounded head and a stubby bill. Male is brightly colored on the body and face. They fly rapid and low.

Habitat: Rocky coasts, nests on inland waters.

Fun Facts: The male’s call is a high-pitched nasal squeak. It is mostly silent except during breeding season.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) islandstewards, all rights reserved
2. (c) Len Blumin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/9062441@N02/3206828859
3. Adapted by islandstewards from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histrionicus_histrionicus

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• All About Birds-- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Animal Diversity Web
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• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
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