Waterfowl Flashcards
1
Q
Northern Gannet
A
- Cliff nesters
- Feed on fish and squid
- Plunge divers
- Lay a single egg
2
Q
Long Tailed Duck
A
- Midsized diving duck
- Males have long tail
- Forms large flocks
- Feeds on mollusks
- Migrate in large flocks
3
Q
Common Eider
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- Large, stocky sea duck
- Colonial breeders
- Dive for crustaceans and mussels
4
Q
What are the three species of scoter?
A
- Surf
- White-winged
- Black
5
Q
Harlequin Duck
A
- Small sea duck
- Short migrant
- Eastern population endangered
6
Q
Greater Scaup
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- Also known as blue bill
- Large colonies
- Feed on mollusks, invertebrates, and aquatic plants
7
Q
Common Merganser
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- Large, slender diving bird
- Long serrated orange bill
- Nests in tree cavities
- Female has crested head
8
Q
Red-Breasted Merganser
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- Large diving duck
- Both sexes have crested heads
- Migaratory
9
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Common Golden Eye
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- Medium sized diving duck
- Migratory
- Nicknamed whistlers
