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Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

Near Threatened

About

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน)

Species

Somateria mollissima (Common Eider)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホンケワタガモ

Chinese 欧绒鸭

Spanish Éider común

French eider à duvet

German Eiderente

Portuguese êider

Russian Гага

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King/Common Eider

Somateria spectabilis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Eider?

The scientific name of Common Eider is Somateria mollissima. It belongs to the genus Somateria.

What is the conservation status of Common Eider?

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Eider live?

Common Eider is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Common Eider belong to?

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the genus Somateria, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Common Eider belong to?

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Common Eider?

The closest relatives of Common Eider in the genus Somateria include King/Common Eider, Spectacled Eider.