King Eider Duck! | Fairly Odd Facts

**King Eider (Somateria spectabilis):** - **Description:** Striking sea duck, males vibrant with black, white, and orange plumage, distinctive bill; females have mottled brown plumage. - **Habitat:** Breeds in Arctic tundra near freshwater; winters in coastal marine areas, including open water and sea ice. - **Distribution:** Circumpolar Arctic regions, breeding in North America, Europe, and Asia; winters in North Atlantic and North Pacific coastal areas. - **Behavior:** Skilled divers feeding o

One of the first sounds you'll hear when you visit our Wetland Centre is the distinctive call of our Eider Ducks. Instead of the typical "quack" of a mallard, the Eider's have a unique "aah-woo" sound 🔊🎶 This large sea-duck is the UK's heaviest duck and is a firm favourite at the centre - their regular displays and singing always brings a smile to our face! Come and hear them for yourself - visit us today! | WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre