
The Common Eider is a large sea-duck that is distributed over the northern coasts of Europe, North America and eastern Siberia. It breeds in Arctic and some northern temperate regions, but winters somewhat farther south in temperate zones, when it can form large flocks on coastal waters. It can fly at speeds up to 113 km/h.
Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
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Uploaded Nov 23, 2021. Captured Jun 14, 2013 22:38 in Village, Shetland ZE2 9EF, UK.