Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
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Tentang
A medium-sized sea duck (~1 kg) in family Anatidae, males entirely black with a bold orange-yellow knob at the bill base. Breeds on boreal and tundra lakes of North America and eastern Russia; winters coastally. Dives for mollusks and crustaceans. Near Threatened following population declines linked to habitat loss on breeding grounds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 44,0 cm | 17.3 in |
| Berat | 1046,1 g | 36.90 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Male is pure glossy black throughout with a prominent bright orange-yellow knob at bill base. Female is dark sooty-brown with pale buff cheeks and foreneck contrasting with darker cap and hindneck.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Breeds in boreal forests and tundra of Alaska and northern Canada. Winters along Pacific and Atlantic coasts south to Baja California and Florida.
Diet & Feeding
Dives for molluscs, particularly mussels and clams, in coastal waters. Takes aquatic insects and plant matter on freshwater breeding lakes.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Ukuran Sarang
5-11
Suara
Kicauan
Male produces a low, melodious whistle; female gives a harsh, grating call. Closely related to Common Scoter; voice very similar; heard on North American Pacific and Atlantic coasts in winter.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famili | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| Spesies | Melanitta americana |
Distribution
Black Scoter has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family