Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
The harlequin duck is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin, a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte. The species name comes from the Latin word histrio, meaning "actor". Other names include painted duck, totem pole duck, rock duck, glacier duck, mountain duck, white-eyed diver, squeaker, lords and ladies and blue streak.
- Scientific name
- Histrionicus histrionicus
- Family
- Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl
- IUCN status
- LC