Common Eider (Somateria mollissima)
A large duck, commonly seen in St. Lawerence River, more often on the river than along the shores.
- 🇫🇷 Eider à duvet
- 🇩🇪 Eiderente
- 🇲🇽 Eider común
Characteristics
- Length: 54-71cm
- Weight: ♂1.5-2.5kg, ♀1.2-1.8kg
- Wingspan: 91-105cm
How to Identify
The shape of its beak is a clealy noticeable characteristic to identify this bird.
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Where and When to Spot
Commonly seen along St. Lawrence River. Usually in flocks, floating away from shores, flying up when a boat is approaching.