Harlequin duck — size comparison

The harlequin duck inhabits rushing rivers and uses rocky coasts outside breeding. Males have contrasting patterns on dark plumage; females are much more subdue

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Length

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Harlequin duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

ok. 43,2 cmDorosły ptak
total length

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Mass
450–680 gZakres dorosłych osobników przytoczony przez ADW
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
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Harlequin duckTotal lengthapprox. 43.2 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Harlequin duck — size comparison — facts and sources

The harlequin duck inhabits rushing rivers and uses rocky coasts outside breeding. Males have contrasting patterns on dark plumage; females are much more subdued.

It can feed in strong currents, diving for aquatic invertebrates, molluscs and crustaceans. Seasonal migrations connect river breeding sites with marine wintering grounds.

Measurement sources