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Siberian Scoter

Melanitta stejnegeri

Least Concern
날개 폭
53.4 cm
체중
1267.5 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes

The Siberian Scoter (Melanitta stejnegeri) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). 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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소개

대형 해오리로 체장 51–60cm이며, 수컷은 검은 전신에 흰 눈 반점과 화려한 오렌지색-노란색 부리를 갖는다. 북동아시아 습지에서 번식하고 동아시아 해안에서 월동한다. 잠수하여 연체동물을 먹는다. 취약한 상태이다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 53.4 cm 21.0 in
체중 1267.5 g 44.71 oz

식별

깃털

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

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

6-9

소리

노래

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.

분류학

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

Distribution

Siberian Scoter has been recorded in 3 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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