Harlequin duck at Jokusarlon glacier lagoon. The harlequin duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) is a small sea duck. It takes its name from Harlequin (Fre

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Harlequin duck at Jokusarlon glacier lagoon. 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".[2] 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.

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