Science Source Stock Photo - Eider duck, historical artwork

Eider duck, historical artwork

Description: Eider duck. Historical artwork of an eider duck (Somateria mollissima). This large, fast-flying sea duck is found in coastal waters around northern Eurasia. It is highly gregarious and is often seen floating in long lines just offshore. It prefers rocky coastlines, and large groups often form mixed colonies with terns and gulls. It feeds almost exclusively on shellfish, which it takes from the seabed during dives. It may grow to over 70 centimetres in length. This artwork was drawn by Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935).

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Sheila Terry/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2175958

Legacy Identifier: SD8793

Type: Image

Size: 2825px × 3898px (~31 MB)

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