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The sea ducks are a tribe of the duck subfamily of birds, the Anatinae. The taxonomy of this group is incomplete. Some authorities separate the group as a subfamily, while others remove some genera. M
Histrionicus histrionicus drake Barnegat
Clangula hyemalis Hokkaido 25
Harlequin ducks
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The harlequin duck is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin, a colourfully dressed character in the commedia dell'arte theatre of Italy. The species name comes from the Latin word histrio
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…Sea ducks Harlequin duck, Histrionicus histrionicus (male) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Subfamily…
Drake Harlequin duck perched on a rock in the Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey, USA
A pair of harlequin ducks, hen (left) and drake (right)
Harlequin hen
Adult drake