Fun Eider Facts For Kids
Eiders are large sea ducks of the Somateria genus and Anatidae family. All three species breed in the Northern hemisphere’s colder latitudes. The down feathers of eider ducks and some other ducks and geese are used to fill pillows and quilts. The down feathers of these birds and several other ducks and geese are used to cover pillows and quilts, and it is known as an eider quilt. Despite its name, the Steller’s eider belongs to a separate genus....