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Europe
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima
About this species
The Common Eider (Anatidae) is widely distributed across Europe, where it favours coastal environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Common Eider is part of the order Anseriformes and the Anatidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Anatidae family and Anseriformes order.