Siberian Scoter
Melanitta stejnegeri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanitta-stejnegeri"></birdfyi-bird>The Siberian Scoter (Melanitta stejnegeri) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (patos, gansos y cisnes), within the order Anseriformes (aves acuáticas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El negrón de Stejneger es un gran pato marino de Asia del este con el macho de color negro brillante con un llamativo pico naranja y amarillo con manchas naranjas y negras. Cría en el nordeste de Asia y pasa el invierno en el mar Amarillo, el mar de Japón y las aguas costeras del noreste de Asia. Está clasificado como vulnerable por el declive de sus poblaciones.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 53,4 cm | 21.0 in |
| Peso | 1267,5 g | 44.71 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Male is uniformly black with white secondaries forming wing patch; orange-yellow bill has large black knob at base and pale yellow tip. Female dark brown with paler facial patches and whitish wing speculum.
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Breeds in boreal forests and tundra of central and eastern Siberia. Winters along the coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for bivalves, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates in coastal East Asian waters. Diet similar to other Melanitta scoters.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 50-55 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
6-9
Sonido
Canto
Male emits a soft, piping whistle; female produces a guttural, grating call. Voice resembles White-winged Scoter; heard during winter on East Asian coasts and large inland seas.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Anseriformes (Aves Acuáticas) |
| Familia | Anatidae (Patos, Gansos y Cisnes) |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| Especies | Melanitta stejnegeri |
Distribution
Siberian Scoter has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family