Common Scoter
Melanitta nigra
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 44,2 cm | 17.4 in |
| Berat | 1127,25 g | 39.76 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
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
Rentang Geografis
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.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Ukuran Sarang
6-8
Suara
Kicauan
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.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famili | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Melanitta |
| Spesies | Melanitta nigra |
Distribution
Common Scoter has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family