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Histrionicus histrionicus
When I see this duck it makes me think of Northwestern Indian Art. Slate blues and grays. Rusty on the flanks and white slashes and fake eye. This one is non-breeding or immature male which lacks some of the bolder markings.
This are mainly found in the northwest and in swift waters. This one was found in the San Francisco bay hanging out sometimes with Surf Scoters or Scaup. Feeding outside a marina, would come in and rest on the rock in a lagoon during high tide.
Not common in the bay area but have been seen on occasion on the western part of the bay or entering under the head of San Francisco.
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