The Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck 18-21 inches in length with a wingspan of 21-26
   inches. Males weigh about 1.4 lbs and females 1.3 lbs. Their breeding habitat is cold, fast moving streams in north-
   western and northeastern North America, Greenland, Iceland and western Russia. The nest is usually located in a
   well-concealed location on the ground near a stream. These birds are usually found near pounding surf and white
   water. They are short distance migrants and most winter near rocky shorelines on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
   They are very rare migrants to western Europe. The eastern North American population is declining and is considered
   endangered. Possible causes include loss of habitat due to hydroelectric projects and loss of life due to oil spills near
   coastal areas. These birds feed by swimming under water or diving. They also dabble. They eat mollusks, crustaceans
   and insects. Harlequins have smooth, densely packed feathers that trap a lot of air within them. This is vital for
   insulating such small bodies against the chilly waters in which they live. It also makes them exceptionally buoyant so
   that the Harlequins seem to bounce just like corks after dives. (Cornell BNA; Wikipedia; Sibley Guide To Birds)

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