Birds of the World

Anatidae : Swans, Geese & Ducks

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus


Males - Maryland, USA- January 2001

In winter, Harlequins disperse along the coasts in small, compact flocks moving south from their arctic breeding grounds.  In the USA their normal southern limit is Maryland with a few birds regularly wintering around the Ocean City inlet, although they do occasionally reach as far south as Florida.


Adult & 1st winter males - Maryland, USA- January 2001


1st winter male, adult male & female - Maryland, USA - January 2001


Males & female - Maryland, USA - January 2001


Maryland, USA - January 2001


female - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011


female - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011


female - Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada - September 2011