eider

     

Eiers are large seaducks in the genus Somateria. Steller's Eider, despite its name, is in a different genus.

Trivia about eider

  • This type of down comes from the duck of the same name
  • The king type of this well-feathered duck dives as far "down" as 180 feet
  • The down of this large sea duck, Somateria mollissima, is used as warm filling in jackets, pillows & quilts

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