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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Order
ANSERIFORMES
Family
Ducks, Geese and Swans (Anatidae)
Code 4
KIEI
Code 6
SOMSPE
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Spatulate
Eye Color:
Black
Head pattern:
Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Blue-gray
Forehead Color:
Blue-gray, black and orange.
Nape Color:
Blue-gray
Throat Color:
White with buff wash.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
46-64 cm (18-25 in)
Weight:
1678 g (59.2 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
White, Black
Underparts:
Black
Upperparts:
Black and white.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swift direct flight with rapid wing beats., Flies in straight line formation
Wingspan Range:
89-102 cm (35-40 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Yellow-orange
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X