Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
The adult harlequin duck lives on turbulent mountain rivers in breeding season and wave-washed rocky coasts in winter. It dives expertly in surf and fast current to feed on mollusks, crustaceans, aquatic insects, and small fish. Pairs use soft squeaking calls and visual displays, and males are notable for slate-blue plumage with chestnut flanks and white markings. This species is unusually comfortable in rough water that would batter many other ducks.
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- Conservation status
- LC
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- Harlequin Duck