Harlequin Duck
by Eva Lechner
Title
Harlequin Duck
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Photograph - Photograph-artistic Photography
Description
The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin (French Arlequin, Italian Arlecchino), a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte. The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", "actor". In North America it is also known as lords and ladies. Other names include painted duck, totem pole duck, rock duck, glacier duck, mountain duck, white-eyed diver, squeaker and blue streak.
Photographed in Alaska,enhanced with textures
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September 9th, 2018
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