Photo: J. Mills / NPS · Telaquana River, Alaska · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · Public Domain
← Kodiak species
Waterfowl
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
A small sea duck with complex plumage that changes dramatically through the seasons. Males in winter sport long, elegant central tail feathers and bold black-and-white markings. Common on Kodiak's offshore waters.
Where to look
Chiniak Bay, Womens Bay, and nearshore waters around Kodiak; often in large rafts.
Habitat
Arctic tundra ponds for breeding; coastal and offshore marine waters in winter.
Diet
Crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.
Natural history note
Long-tailed Ducks can dive to depths of over 200 feet, deeper than any other duck.