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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
COEI
Code 6
SOMMOL
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Dark brown.
Head pattern:
Capped, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Pale green
Throat Color:
White
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
58-69 cm (23-27 in)
Weight:
2222 g (78.4 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X