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Harlequin Duck or Rock Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

Description:

Too far away for my Camera. Beautifully colored Birds. Adult males are slate blue with chestnut sides and white markings including a white crescent at the base of the bill. Adult females are less colourful, with brownish-grey plumage and a white patch on the head around the eye. Both adults have a white ear-patch. * Wish list new Camera with a fantastic zoom lens. :)

Habitat:

Tropical like Climate. Pacific Ocean.

Notes:

That's in it, buying a new Camera this Spring!

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Telse
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Telse

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Mar 20, 2011
Submitted on Feb 5, 2013

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