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Harlequin

Histrionicus histrionicus

Colorful friend often ‘relaxes’ on beaches during tides

 

 

Usually seen in groups 2-10. They appear to use ‘team work’ when diving after food as in this Nov 03 footage (215K WMF)

TPL_bird_harlequin_dive.WMV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Males return early to molt at sea

Here is short video (WMF file) as these males loll around with shorebirds waiting for the tide to change (July 8th 2000)  TPL_birds_july_00_1.WMV

Created by LG Monday, November 24, 2003