What is King Eider?

King Eider is a type of duck in common for the Arctic coastal areas. These ducks are known for the living, unusual color of men during the period of reproduction, the huge size of their flocks and their ability to immerse themselves in great depth to make their living. Compared to many other sea ducks, the Eider King is considered relatively large, with the average weight of around 4 pounds (1.8 kg).

During the season of mating, the color of the king Eider changes dramatically because they shed their brown and black feathers for a root that is much more vivid. Men's breeding feathers include blue plumage on their neck and forehead, most of which covered the green light. Males have clear orange accounts and during the mating season their accounts are highlighted by an orange protrusion that develops just above the ridge. The body of the male ducks is adversal and black plumage covers their wings and back. The female king Eiders, sometimes referred to asqueens, have a year -round feathers brown and black, with accounts that are light yellow or gray.

The most common habitats for King Eidera are the coastal areas of North Canada, Alaska, Russia and Greenland. The reproduction period is in the summer months and during this time the flocks are generally found in the northernmost parts of these countries. During the winter, King Eider flies south, but ducks usually remain in the northern climate, usually remaining near the sea. King Eiders usually live in countries ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 ducks. These shoals can stay together for many years, although between migration, flocks often disperse to smaller groups.

Eiders are usually mature enough to behave until they reach three years. Usually puts four to five eggs for about seven days. Eggs incubate for less than months, during this time the female duck remains with eggs and rarely leaves the nest. During this incubation period, women do not eat eiders.

Typical diet of King Eider consists of planktonfor and small sea snails and fish. He has to swallow his food all and use his acorns to break food before entering their digestive tracts. To find food, Eiders can dive up to 150 feet (45 m). Sea water is a large part of their diet, but if they are available, ducks prefer fresh water.