The Harlequin



A Harlequin duck was found at Erieau a few days ago, as it isn't far we went to see it.

Normal range is the west coast of Canada and Northern Quebec.

Very co-operative as it moved back and forth in the main channel of the marina.

January 1, 2024, Erieau, Ontario, Canada.

Histrionicus histrionicus 

When interacting, Harlequin Ducks make distinctly unducklike squeaks, from whence comes one of its colloquial names, sea mouse.

source-allaboutbirds-org

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