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Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

Photo by Machi
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Description:

A common sight around town in the winter. There are usually a few of these sea ducks, both males and females, at this location. They are sexually dimorphic. The species is considered vulnerable.

Habitat:

Harbor close to town

Reference Links:

Long-tailed duck - Wikipedia, Long-tailed Duck Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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