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Common eider
52.0
Somateria mollissima
Scientific Name:
Family:
Diver Duck
Sub Family:
Sea Ducks
WingSpan:
100-125
Weight:
1300-3500
Length:
45-65
Conservation Status
Sub-Species:
6
Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia
Region:
Hunting Prognosis:
Yes
Six Subspecies on Commoin Eiders found on record. Many European Artic cultures depended heavily on this bird down feathers for insulation. See the subspecies list for details
Countries
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