Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

COEI

Code 6

SOMMOL

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Dark brown.
Head Pattern: Capped
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Pale green
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 58-69 cm (23-27 in)
Weight: 2222 g (78.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White, Black
Underparts: Black and white.
Upperparts: Black and white.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Rapid direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 89-107 cm (35-42 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Plain
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Yellow

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