Almost circumpolar as a breeder in the Arctic, 
and wintering on almost every coastline throughout the world, except, strangely, New Zealand, 
this species is unmistakeable in its smart breeding plumage, which can 
sometimes be seen in wintering areas or on migration.
 
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HOMEPAGE
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HOMEPAGE