Eiders

Eiders are large seaducks in the genus Somateria.

The three species all breed in the cooler latitudes of the Northern hemisphere.

Species:

• Common Eider (Somateria mollissima)
• Spectacled Eider (Somateria fischeri)
• King Eider (Somateria spectabilis)

Note: Steller's Eider, despite its name, is in a different genus.

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Relevant Resources

• Duck Information
• Index of Duck Species
• Photos of the Different Duck Species for Identification

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