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Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Photo by Musicwolf
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Field Notes

Description:

A boldly marked duck strong enough to swim and hunt food in true rapids.

Habitat:

Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA

Notes:

A rare siting in Yellowstone, this guy played in the rapids for over an hour while we watched.

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PublishedApril 19, 2014

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