White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
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Über uns
A large diving duck (~1.6 kg) in family Anatidae, distinguished by white secondaries visible in flight. Breeds on freshwater lakes in boreal North America; winters along Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Dives for mussels, clams, and aquatic insects. Least Concern; North American populations remain broadly stable despite some local declines.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 54,0 cm | 21.3 in |
| Gewicht | 1647,1666666666667 g | 58.10 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Male is black with conspicuous white secondaries and a white comma-shaped mark below eye; orange-yellow bill with black basal knob. Female dark brownish-black with two pale facial patches and white wing patch.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Breeds in boreal forest and tundra of interior North America. Winters along Pacific and Atlantic coasts south to California and the Gulf states.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, crustaceans, and small fish in coastal and inland waters. Favours mussels and clams; forages in flocks.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-31 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
Gelegegröße
6-16
Lautgebung
Gesang
Male produces a soft, whistled note; female gives a harsh, grating call. Similar to Velvet Scoter; the female's rasping call carries across North Pacific bays and coastal inlets.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Anseriformes (Wasservögel) |
| Familie | Anatidae (Enten, Gänse und Schwäne) |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| Arten | Melanitta deglandi |
Distribution
White-winged Scoter has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family