Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
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About Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks
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", meaning "actor". Other names include painted duck, totem pole duck, rock duck, glacier duck, mountain duck, white-eyed diver, squeaker, lords and ladies and blue streak.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2004-06-20
Gwaai Haanas National Park, Canada -
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2010-05-29
Saint George Island, United States of America -
2010-06-11
Petersburg - Wrangell Narrows, United States of America -
2012-08-12
Coyote Point County Park--harbor and marsh, United States of America -
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