Labrador Duck (extinct)

The Labrador Duck (Melanitta condensata) was a sea duck that once inhabited the Atlantic coast of North America, from the northeastern United States to Canada. It was notable for its distinctive pale head and dark body. The species likely went extinct in the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly due to overhunting, habitat loss, or changing environmental conditions. Despite efforts to find remaining populations, no confirmed sightings have occurred since the early 1900s, making it a well-documented example of human-related extinction among bird species.