King Eider

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The King Eider breeds in the far north, from Canada to Siberia. In winter, it migrates south and is sometimes seen among common Eiders. The male has a beautiful orange beak-basis.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somateria_spectabilis

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1048994/maps

Scientific name:

Somateria spectabilis

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Buzzard

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Black,

White

Beak colour:

Red

Beak shape:

Duck

Crown colour:

Light grey,

Blue

Breast colour:

White,

Pink

Belly colour:

Black

Throat colour:

White,

Pink

Rump colour:

Black

Upperwing colour:

Black

Underwing colour:

White

Wing stripe colour:

White

Wing shape:

Pointed

Leg colour:

Green

Leg shape:

Webbed

Tail colour:

Black

Tail shape:

Square