About the Long-tailed Duck
The long-tailed duck is a medium-sized sea duck that breeds in the tundra and taiga regions of the arctic and winters along the northern coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is the only member of the genus Clangula.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Clangula hyemalis |
| Species Codes | lotduc, LTDU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Duck belong to?
The Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Long-tailed Duck?
The Long-tailed Duck is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Duck?
The long-tailed duck is a medium-sized sea duck that breeds in the tundra and taiga regions of the arctic and winters along the northern coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is the only member of the genus Clangula....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotduc, or on iNaturalist.
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