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Siberian Scoter

Melanitta stejnegeri

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
53,4 cm
Berat
1267,5 g
Famili
Anatidae
Ordo
Anseriformes

Tentang

A medium-large sea duck (~1.3 kg) of family Anatidae, closely related to White-winged Scoter and endemic to eastern Siberia and northeastern Asia. Breeds near boreal lakes and winters in coastal seas of East Asia. Feeds by diving for benthic mollusks and crustaceans. Least Concern; recently split from White-winged Scoter as a distinct species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 53,4 cm 21.0 in
Berat 1267,5 g 44.71 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Fledging: 50-55 days.

Ukuran Sarang

6-9

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Famili Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Melanitta
Spesies Melanitta stejnegeri

Distribution

Siberian Scoter has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Siberian Scoter eat?
Dives for bivalves, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates in coastal East Asian waters. Diet similar to other Melanitta scoters.
Where does the Siberian Scoter live?
Breeds in boreal forests and tundra of central and eastern Siberia. Winters along the coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China.
Is the Siberian Scoter endangered?
The Siberian Scoter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Siberian Scoter nest?
Nest type: SC. Fledging: 50-55 days.
What does the Siberian Scoter sound like?
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.
How big is the Siberian Scoter?
The Siberian Scoter has a wingspan of 53.4 cm, weight of 1267.5 g.
What order and family does the Siberian Scoter belong to?
The Siberian Scoter (Melanitta stejnegeri) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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