Long-tailed Duck

About This Species

A striking sea duck with a long, slender tail and complex seasonal plumage changes, the Long-tailed Duck is found in coastal waters and large lakes during winter.

Fun Facts

• Deep divers: Can dive to depths over 200 feet to feed on mollusks and crustaceans.
• Vocal birds: Males have a distinctive yodeling call often described as "ow-ow-owleet."
• Plumage changes: Undergoes three distinct plumages per year, more than any other duck.
• Arctic breeders: Nest in the high Arctic tundra and migrate south for winter.