King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

The King Eider (Somateria spectabilis) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) and order Anseriformes (Ducks).

Gallery

Adult male and female

Illustration

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King Eider

Adult male and female

Illustration

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Observed

Canada

United States

Observed

Canada

United States

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Anseriformes
        Family: Anatidae
        Genus: Somateria
        Species: Somateria spectabilis

Species in the Genus of Somateria

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

Spectacled Eider

Somateria fischeri

External Links

King Eider – Wikipedia

King Eider – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

King Eider – Audubon.org