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Common Names
steller's eider
Regions
Alaska, United States
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
Alaska, United States
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) is a sea duck that breeds in the Arctic regions of Russia and Alaska. The main threats to Steller's Eider include habitat degradation, oil pollution, and climate change. Melting sea ice affects its breeding and foraging grounds, while oil spills in its marine habitats can lead to direct mortality and contamination of its food sources.
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