sea duck

American  

noun

1. any of various diving ducks, as the scaups, goldeneyes, scoters, and eiders, found principally on seas.

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sea duck British  

noun

1. any of various large diving ducks, such as the eider and the scoter, that occur along coasts

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Etymology

Origin of sea duck

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

“For most species, we have such a short monitoring window,” says Hargan, who utilizes similar paleo resources to study the long-term populations of sea ducks and other coastal birds.

From Science Magazine

The first, which peaked in March 2022, primarily affected raptors, while the second, which began in June, hit gulls and sea ducks known as eiders.

From New York Times

The state is swimming with sea ducks, including six-pound eiders that eat their weight in mussels every day.

From Scientific American

Izembek Lagoon holds one of the world’s largest beds of eelgrass, a rich food source for Pacific brant geese, endangered Steller’s eider sea ducks and other migratory birds.

From Seattle Times

As the crew from the Port boated past cleanup sites, sea ducks lifted from the water.

From Seattle Times