Nonbreeding male © Kojo Baidoo eBird S79505055 Macaulay Library ML 299883551
Nonbreeding female © Tom Auer
Breeding male © Jay McGowan
Nonbreeding male © Brian Stahls
Nonbreeding female © Tim Lenz
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Nonbreeding female © Samuel Burckhardt
Immature male © Ilya Povalyaev
Female and chick © Anonymous
Nonbreeding male and female © Chris Wood
Habitat © Shawn Fitzpatrick

Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis

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Identification

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Diving duck that favors saltwater in winter and Arctic tundra pools in summer. Males are distinctive with black, white, gray, and brown patterns and long pointed tail. Male plumage changes dramatically from winter to summer. Females and immature males are brownish overall with whiter face and large dark cheek patch. Dives frequently to feed mainly on invertebrates.

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