Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Order

ANSERIFORMES

Family

Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Code 4

HADU

Code 6

HISHIS

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Spatulate
Eye Color: Brown and can be brownish red.
Head Pattern: Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black, white and red-brown.
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black and blue-gray.
Throat Color: Blue-gray
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 38-53 cm (15-21 in)
Weight: 680 g (24 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Blue-gray and black.
Upperparts: Blue-gray and white.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Rapid direct flight.
Wingspan Range: 66-71 cm (26-28 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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