
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 Oct 23, 2022. Captured Oct 20, 2022 15:52 in Helgoländer Felssockel, Am Südstrand 8, 27498 Helgoland, Germany.