harlequin duck flying seaside

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Harlequin Duck flying at seaside Royalty Free Stock Photo

Harlequin duck flying at seaside. Fairly small, boldly patterned diving duck that lives a seemingly dangerous life near fast-moving water and jagged rocks. Male is striking and unmistakable. Female is dark brown with small white patches on face. compare with female scoters but note smaller size and smaller bill of Harlequin.