Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanitta-nigra"></birdfyi-bird>The Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.2 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized sea duck (~1.1 kg) in family Anatidae, males entirely black with a knobbed yellow bill. Breeds on moorland lakes in northern Europe and western Siberia; winters in large flocks on shallow coastal seas. Dives for bivalves and crustaceans. Least Concern; monitored due to sensitivity to offshore energy development and oil spills.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 44.2 cm | 17.4 in |
| वजन | 1127.25 g | 39.76 oz |
पहचान
पंख
Male is entirely sooty black without white markings; orange-yellow patch on upper bill with small black knob. Female brownish-black above with contrasting pale cream cheeks and throat.
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Breeds on moorland and boreal tundra from Iceland and Britain east to western Siberia. Winters on northwestern European coasts and the Baltic Sea.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for bivalves, especially cockles, mussels, and clams, in shallow coastal seas. Also eats crustaceans and marine worms.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
अंडों की संख्या
6-8
ध्वनि
गीत
Male gives a soft, piping whistle; female produces a harsh, rasping call. The male's piping whistle is subtle; female's harsh calls dominate on European winter coasts and estuaries.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| कुल | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| प्रजातियां | Melanitta nigra |
Distribution
Common Scoter has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family