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Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Photo by Robert Emond
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark beautiful duck with brown sides, black neck, separated by white bars. Dark head with vertical white teardrop shape pattern. It also has a long tail

Habitat:

Harlequins like quick current rivers to swim and dive for crustaceans and mollusks. They are typically found in the Northwest and dwindling populations in the Northeast.

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PublishedNovember 25, 2017

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