Large sea duck of the genus Somateria (5)

I believe the answer is:

eider

(Other definitions for eider that I've seen before include "Variety of duck" , "ie Red (anag.)" , "Species of duck" , "Reed I make into a duck" , "Downy sea duck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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