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Harlequin Ducks A small group of males and females were hanging out on a little rock just off of the shore. Geotagged,Harlequin duck,Histrionicus histrionicus,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Harlequin Ducks

A small group of males and females were hanging out on a little rock just off of the shore.

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    These harlequins are so beautiful! Definitely at the top of my waterfowl bucket list. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

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The Harlequin duck

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.

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Similar species: Ducks, Geese, Etc.
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Apr 10, 2015. Captured Apr 9, 2015 11:29 in 1355 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA.
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  • X-E1
  • f/9.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm