sea ducks
Eiders and scoters
Sea ducks are diving ducks that live primarily in coastal marine environments, including eiders, scoters, mergansers, and goldeneyes.
They dive underwater to feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and fish.
Unlike dabbling ducks that tip forward in shallow water, sea ducks submerge completely and can dive to considerable depths.
- eiderSea duck with prized plumage
- scoterDark coastal waterfowl
- goldeneyesDiving ducks, amber-eyed
- merganserSerrated-billed diving duck
- waterfowlSwimming birds collectively
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