How deep does the Common Eider live?

The Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) is typically found at 0–60 m.

Common Eider

Somateria mollissima

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–60 m
IUCN status: NT

A large sea duck of cold northern coasts, the eider dives to the bottom in waters down to about 60 metres to prize shellfish off the rocks. Flocks winter at sea across the North Atlantic and North Pacific, and the species is listed as Near Threatened.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Somateria

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137074.

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How deep does the Common Eider live?: The Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) is typically found at 0–60 m.