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Harlequin Duck:
The Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) takes its name from Harlequin, a colorfully dressed character with a painted face in Commedia dell'arte. The scientific name comes from the Latin word "histrio", meaning "actor". It is also called the "Sea Mouse" because of its very unducklike squeaks. Other names include "Circus Duck" or "Painted Duck" for its beautiful colors.
The Harlequin Duck is classified as a sea duck, yet the birds breed inland.
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Harlequin Ducks, male (left) and female (right), Eagle Creek, Oregon.
Weather overcast and very gray, with temperature about 30 degrees.
Image taken January 1, 2011.
Canon EOS 40d, 200z w/1.4.
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Harlequin Duck, male, Eagle Creek, Oregon.
Weather overcast and very gray, with temperature about 30 degrees.
Image taken January 1, 2011.
Canon EOS 40d, 200z.
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Harlequin Duck, male, Eagle Creek, Oregon.
Weather overcast and very gray, with temperature about 30 degrees.
Image taken January 1, 2011.
Canon EOS 40d, 200z.
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Face and back ... Harlequin Duck, male, Eagle Creek, Oregon.
Weather overcast and very gray, with temperature about 30 degrees.
Image taken January 1, 2011.
Canon EOS 40d, 200z.
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Harlequin Duck, female, Eagle Creek, Oregon.
Weather overcast and very gray, with temperature about 30 degrees.
Image taken January 1, 2011.
Canon EOS 40d, 200z.
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Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon ...
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Harlequin Ducks, females (or juveniles ???), Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Weather sunny but very windy with lots of blowing mist. Hard to keep mist off of camera lens.
Image taken July 14, 2010.
Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm.
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