The harlequin duck is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin , a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte. The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", "actor". In North America it is also known as lords and ladies. Other names include painted duck, totem pole duck, rock duck, glacier duck, mountain duck, white-eyed diver, squeaker and blue streak.
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
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Uploaded Nov 25, 2020. Captured Nov 25, 2020 10:31 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
