Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) Male



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Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)

Black Scoter (Melanitta nigra) Male
About Black Scoter (Melanitta americana)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Anseriformes
- Family: Swans, Geese, and Ducks
The black scoter or American scoter is a large sea duck, 43 to 49 cm in length. The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek melas "black" and netta "duck". The species name is from the Latin for "American".
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2007-03-06
Fort Funston, United States of America -
2010-01-04
Fort Funston, United States of America -
2017-01-17
Jones Beach, United States of America -
2017-01-25
Mori Pt, United States of America -
2023-05-17
Cape May Point State Park, United States of America -
2024-02-19
Rausu, Japan -
2024-02-19
Notsuke Peninsula, Japan -
2024-02-20
Nemuro Point, Japan -
2025-03-16
Ogunquit, United States of America