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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (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
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BODY
Length Range:
38-53 cm (15-21 in)
Weight:
680 g (24 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X